Apply for the Masters of Arts - Ayurveda (MA) Program

The Mount Madonna Institute Master of Arts degree in Ayurveda is a graduate level professional training that confers mastery and excellence in the field of holistic wellness and integrative health care.

The MA program consists of graduate level courses in advanced Ayurvedic medicine and classical texts, interprofessional education, supervised clinical practicum, an apprenticeship and research literacy. This program is directed toward students who have completed the AHC program and want a credential from an accredited university.

Goals & Aims

MMI MA graduates are on the forefront of the development and promotion of Ayurveda, the fastest re-emerging modality of healthcare in the world and a solid partner in the expanding field of Integrative Medicine. Whether it is through teaching, writing articles, contributing to new or on-going research, presenting at professional conferences, or maintaining a respected clinical practice, our graduates are the next generation of Ayurveda in the U.S.A.

Earn a NAMA recognized Ayurvedic Practitioner certificate as you complete a Master of Arts in Ayurveda from our regionally accredited institution.

MA-Ayurveda Pre-Requisites:

• BA/BS from an accredited institution
• 6 College credits of Anatomy & Physiology
• Successful completion of the Ayurvedic Health Counselor program required.
• If the student completed their AHC elsewhere, they must successfully pass the NAMA Board Exam or the MMI Final Exam at the AHC level.
• If the student is currently enrolled in the AHC program at Mount Madonna Institute and in good standing academically, they may continue into the MA program.