MSOM Program Overview

We offer high quality didactic classes and clinical training.

Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at DULA is a four-year program and thoroughly prepares students to sit for licensing examinations. The Master program focuses both on didactic classes and clinical training, consisting of 213 quarter units (2,130 hours) of academic coursework and 960 hours (48 units) of clinical internship at the Oriental Medical Center. The program is offered in three different lauguages including English, Chinese and Korean. Students have an option to choose one program that they wish to enter.

Visit DULA

Prospective students are invited to visit DULA and experience the community by scheduling a visit to our campus. Prospective may sit in on classes, meet with faculty and current students, and experience clinical settings. Individual tour of the campus is available, and walk‐ins are always welcome. All prospective students who visit DULA in person or attend an on‐campus admissions info session will receive a tour of the campus and a comprehensive overview of your program of interest, including curriculum, class schedules, tuition, financial aid and answers to your specific questions.

To schedule a tour, please contact the Admissions Department at 213-487-0110 or send an email to admissions@dula.edu. Applications are reviewed throughout the year. Preferences are given to early applicants.

Estimated Student Budget

It is important that students plan their own budget before starting their new path. The tuition, fees, and charges shown below are based on the univeristy’s own calculation and settings. These figures may not be final.

If you have any questions regarding tuition and fees, please contact our Front Office at frontdesk@dula.edu

Per Year MSOM (4 year program)
Tuition and Fees $11,900
Shared Rooms and Meals $10,850
Transportation $900
Personal $2,250
Total $25,900
Entrance Criteria

Entrance Criteria

Education

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred for all applications of the Master of Science in Oriental Medicine program at Dongguk University Los Angeles. A background in western medicine is not required, nor is a graduate school entrance exam.

Units

All MSOM applicants must have completed a minimum of an Associate’s degree, or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) of the baccalaureate level education from a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university with a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or an equivalent international entity.

Transfer Credits

A maximum of 30 semester credits (or 50%) of the prerequisite two-year education requirement may be earned through prior learning assessment using either, or a combination, of the following assessment techniques: (1) credit by examination using standardized tests and/or (2) assignment of credit for military and corporate training based on recommendations established by the American Council on Education.

English Language Requirements

The MSOM program is currently offered in three languages: English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese. Clinical training is done in English only.

English language competency is required of all students seeking admission to the program. This must be demonstrated by one of the following means:

1. English-based Degree

The student must have completed a two-year (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) baccalaureate- or graduate-level, English-based education in an institution:

  1. accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, or in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), New Zealand, or Ireland.
  2. In all cases, English must have been both the language of instruction and the language of the curriculum used;

2. TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL® iBT) – Acceptable scores: TOEFL iBT total score – 61 with minimum speaking score as 20 and minimum listening score as 17

For details on TOEFL, please visit www.toefl.org

DULA TOEFL code is C036

3. IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Acceptable scores: IELTS overall band score of 6 (Academic Format) with minimum speaking score as 6.5 and minimum listening score as 6.

For details on IELTS, please visit www.ielts.org

Application

Application

The following items are required to be considered for admission:

1. Application

A complete online or paper application in English along with the non-refundable application fee (U.S. citizens/residents: $100; international students: $200)

2. Transcripts

Provide Official Transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities attended. All official transcripts must be sealed and sent directly from the issuing institutions to the office of admissions at DULA. If the transcripts are from a country where English is not the primary language, they must be translated into English and must be sent to a reputable foreign credential evaluation agency to evaluate equivalent levels of educational achievement in the U.S.

3. Diplomas

A copy or copies of diploma(s) from all higher-level institutions attended

4. International degrees

Students who graduated from colleges or universities outside of the U.S. are required to submit a comprehensive course-by-course evaluation through the academic credential evaluation service, which is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). For more information about NACES, please refer to the website http://www.naces.org to select one of listed institutions and apply for the course-by-course service. Evaluation must include degree equivalency.

5. Letters of Recommendation

Two recommendation letters. The letters may be in English, Korean, or Chinese. The letters of recommendation should include information about the applicant’s strengths and character traits.

6. Essay

One-page typed personal essay in English addressing the following three questions:

  • Why do you want to attend Dongguk University Los Angeles?
  • What are your interests and/or philosophical views of oriental medicine?
  • What are your strengths and skills that would make you a good healthcare practitioner?

7. Photo

One recent 2”x2” color headshot photo.

8. Residency

Proof of residency (copy of passport, birth certificate, permanent resident card, or any other documents that prove applicants’ legal stay in U.S).

9. Interview

An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee.

Please contact admissions staff (213-487-0110 or admissions@dula.edu) for any questions or additional information regarding the application process.

International Applicants

DULA is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to issue a I-20 and enroll non-immigrant international students into the master’s program (MSOM) only. For international applicants, in addition to the above requirements, the following must also be submitted:

1. Financial Statement

A financial statement, certified by a financial institution, verifying the availability of at least $25,900 for singles, and an additional $3,500 for each adult dependent ($2,500 for each dependent child) in U.S. dollars to verify the availability to pay educational and living expenses for one year. For applicants with sponsors, the Financial Statement must be signed by your sponsor, stating they assume financial responsibility for the designated amount.

2. Passport

A copy of a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into the US for the purposes of education at DULA.

3. Visa

Applicants currently studying in the United States on an F-1 visa must submit a photocopy of their I-94 form, I-20 form, visa, and the first page of the passport. A completed transfer release form must be sent to DULA by the school from which the applicant is transferring.

Additional fees may apply for postage and handling overseas/expedited mailing.

Application Deadlines

DULA accepts new students four times a year: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. There are two application submission dates for each quarter, General and Late. General application deadline for the following quarter is by Friday of the 7th week and the late application deadline for concurrent quarter is by Friday of the 1st week during a school quarter. For specific dates, please refer to DULA’s MSOM Academic Calendar.

Apply

Apply

Apply online or download a fillable PDF application

Apply Online

OR

Download Application Files

Application Form

Letter of Recommendation Form

Personal Statement Essay Form

Affidavit of Support Form

If you would like to process paper application, please send application materials to:

Dongguk University, Los Angeles
Attention: Office of Admissions, MSOM and DATM Program
440 Shatto Place, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90020
or
Next Steps

Next Steps

Admissions Review Process

  1. Once all application package and all supporting documents have been received, the applicant will be contacted for a personal interview with one of the members of the admissions committee.
  2. Following the interview, the application file will be reviewed by the admissions committee.
  3. The applicant will be notified in writing once a decision has been made by the admissions committee.
  4. The Committee’s decision will be one of the following:

Full Acceptance

Students who are fully admitted are expected to commence enrollment in the quarter they are admitted. They may enroll for class without restriction after meeting with an academic advisor. Admitted students have the option of deferring entry for up to one calendar year by filing a request with the Admissions Department. Students should be aware that entry may not be available in all quarters and should work closely with Admissions if they do not start the program as planned.

Conditional Acceptance

Conditional Acceptance is given to applicants with some deficiency that must be remedied or a condition to their admission that must be satisfied within a specified timeframe. These deficiencies may include absence of an official transcript for evaluation. An official transcript may be required by a specific date (end of the drop period, end of the first term of enrollment). Provisionally admitted students who do not meet the stated requirements within the specified deadline will not be permitted to continue in the program.

Denial

An application may be denied. The Admissions Committee may set conditions for students to renew their application for eventual acceptance. The student has up to one (1) year to renew the application without paying an additional fee. After one year’s time, that applicant will have to re‐apply with a new fee.

Class Registration Counselling

See Student Page for Information Related to Class Schedule.

Meet our Associate Dean and Academic Coordinator to discuss your class registration. It is very important that you plan your resitration ahead for your future academic schedule. You can visit our campus for counselling in person or email about your questionaires. Our Associate Dean can be reached by email study@dula.edu, Academic Coordinator can be reached by email ac-kor@dula.edu. We may also be reached via phone at (213) 487-0110.

New Student Orientation

All new students must attend the New Student Orientation and Registration session. The orientation reviews financial aid and registration options, the academic calendar, college policies, and the Doctoral/Master’s program. Please contact the admissions office for assistance prior to orientation for special needs assistance or special scheduling issues.

Please refer to the academic calendar for more information about the new student orientation date of each academic quarter.

Have a Question?

Speak with our Admissions Officer. You will be advised admissions inquiries from the beginning to the end.

Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Phone Number: (213) 487-0110                Fax Number: (213) 487-0527                 Email: admissions@dula.edu

Mailing Address:

Dongguk University, Los Angeles
Attention: Office of Admissions, MSOM Program
440 Shatto Place, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90020