The student who wishes to learn the healing art of Chinese Acupuncture and receive the corresponding Diploma, must attend some courses at the School. Some of them are courses related to the art itself (Acupuncture). Others are courses that prepare for the theoretical understanding of the art (eg, Basic Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine). Others offer a general education about the nature of the human body (eg medical). Finally, others contribute to the wider education of a therapist candidate and are essential to proceed in therapeutic work. The duration of studies is not strictly defined by the Academy. However, the minimum study time required is two years. Each candidate has the opportunity to choose whichever and as many courses of the diploma, based on the time and money each can afford per year.