Ph.D in Alternative Medicine

Although one can earn a master's degree in alternative medicine, no Ph.D. programs are available in the subject. However, doctoral degrees are available in various areas within the alternative medicine world. Read on for more program information.Doctoral degrees may be found in areas such as acupuncture, Ayurveda, herbalism, homeopathy, naturopathy and Oriental medicine. Students of Oriental medicine learn to understand the relationships between body organs and use acupuncture and traditional herbs as the primary tools to adjust balance.