This exciting and innovative degree programme teaches acupuncture in a
contemporary framework and fully encompasses the concept of 'holism'. The course
provides a comprehensive education and training in the principals and practice
of acupuncture, the traditional way of understanding of the nature of illness,
and the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis and psychology.
It is integrative in approach, linking traditional Chinese medicine with modern
science and holism.
Our teaching methods cover a mixture of theoretical study, reflection, and
practical experience. The course is delivered by standard term time teaching in
both the classroom and clinical setting, in combination with online seminars and
occasional weekend study days. Our aim is to ensure that you become a competent
and confident healthcare practitioner in acupuncture. Therapies such as Cupping,
Moxibustion, Chinese massage, electric and ear acupuncture are all integrated
parts of the course, and graduates are eligible to practice them.
The course is accredited by BAAB on behalf of British Acupuncture Council
(BAcC), and graduates are eligible to join BAcC without entrance assessment
within 2 years of graduation.
Typical Course Structure
Level 4 (First Two Years)
Chinese Medicine Theory
Meridian and Acupuncture Point
Anatomy and
Physiology for Health
Professional Practice
Chinese Medicine Diagnostics
Acupressure Massage
Level 5 (Years three and four)
Syndrome and Pattern Treatment
Pathophysiology for
Acupuncture
Research Methods
Acupuncture Skills and Clinical Observation
Differential Diagnosis for Acupuncture
Level 6 (Year five)*
Acupuncture Management of Common Diseases
Acupuncture Management of
Chronic Diseases
Clinical Practice 1
Management of Professional Practice
Independent Study
Clinical Practice 2
*5 year period assumes that you will study full time in your final year.
Please discuss this with your tutor.