BSc (Hons) Acupuncture at Health Sciences University

The BSc (Hons) Acupuncture gives a grounding in classical and contemporary Chinese Medicine theory and the clinical practice of acupuncture, taught at the Reading campus (19 Castle Street). The curriculum combines Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in theory and supervised practice, and the course is accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB). Graduates are eligible for membership of the British Acupuncture Council.

Department: Acupuncture  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: March 2027  |  Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six integrated themes (Chinese Medicine; Research and Reflective Practice; Conventional Medical Sciences; Point Location; Professional Practice; Skills and Techniques) run from foundations at Level 4 to supervised clinical practice at Level 6; Year 1 units include Anatomy and Point Location, Acupuncture Skills and Techniques, and Chinese Medicine Theory. All units are core, the final year includes an independent research project and treating patients in the college clinic, with 2 days of lectures per week plus about 20 hours of home study.

Career pathways

Most graduates set up private acupuncture practice in multibed, multidisciplinary or private-room settings; some offer acupuncture within the NHS.

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