The Mission of Nine Star University of Health Sciences (“NSU”) is to provide a comprehensive curriculum in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (“AOM”) while preserving the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and maintaining the highest standards of education and ethical behavior. The educational objectives of Nine Star University of Health Sciences are: To become proficient in the theory and practice of acupuncture; To become proficient in the theory and preparation, prescription of Chinese herbal therapy; To understand biomedicine and Western medicine diagnosis, and to refer patients to Western medical practitioners as needed; To exercise appropriate clinical judgment with regard to patient assessment, diagnosis and decisions respecting therapeutic modalities, and prognosis; To practic