• This programme offers opportunity to develop or extend expertise in established and developing areas of Western medical acupuncture.
• You will study the physiology and pathophysiology of acupuncture and explore related research, clinical and professional issues according to your interests and professional background.
• There is an emphasis on developing your own acupuncture practice through a variety of means and of demonstrating this in your coursework for the programme.
• The programme leads to the award of an MSc Western Medical Acupuncture with interim awards of Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Western Medical Acupuncture
• It fulfils the inter-professional learning agenda by providing professional development for a wide range of clinicians including; GPs, hospital doctors, medical students, physiotherapists, nurses, osteopaths, chiropracters, dentists and podiatrists.

Entry requirements

• Registration with a relevant professional body allied to medicine or health.
• Normally a first degree, in a related discipline. Applicants with evidence of equivalent professional development or academic proficiency will be considered.
• Evidence of completion of a recognised course in Western medical acupuncture (the BMAS Foundation Course or equivalent course). Students trained in traditional acupuncture techniques will also be considered.
• Employment in, or access to, and appropriate area of practice whilst enrolled on the programme.
• The English language requirement for this programme is, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 or equivalent1.
• The appropriate visa status to study in the UK

If you already have a BMAS Diploma in Medical Acupuncture qualification you will be given credit and will not have to complete all of the modules.

You may be able to transfer existing credits from other Universities into this programme and should contact Marion Richardson when applying.

For more information about the entry requirements for this programme please contact Marion Richardson.

Notes

¹ If you do not have a formal English language qualification, it may be possible to take our English language test in your own country at the office of our representative.

² International students normally require a Student Visa to study a Full Time postgraduate programme in the UK. For the latest information on immigration regulations please  visit our international page.

Study routes

• Part-time 2-5 Years
• Full-time 15 Months

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

This programme does not confer a licence to practice acupuncture. International students should also note that this course does not lead to registration to practice in the UK.