Next BSc (Hons) course September 2013
Our next three year BSc Honours course starts in September 2013. We are still accepting applications, but contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Our next open day is 9th June 2013
Coming to one of our open days will give you valuable insights into what it's like at this College, what makes our training and this place special, and a chance to have your questions answered.
Student loans available
Applicants not having a first degree are normally eligible for a student loan and applicants with a first degree may still be eligible for a career development loan.
Being an Acupunturist
Becoming an acupuncture practitioner opens the door to an extremely rewarding professional career. It enables you to practice a natural system of medicine that allows you to help patients with a wide variety of physical and psychological complaints.
The College
Created in 1993, this Acupuncture College grew rapidly to become one of the largest providers of acupuncture training in the UK. More than fifteen years on, and our acupuncture courses now have degree status, validated by Kingston University.
Acupuncture Training & CPD Events
The popularity and value of our programme of continuing professional development (CPD) events is well established. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practitioners from this and other colleges come to Reading to develop their knowledge and meet their peers.
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A Warm Welcome to the College. Find out about our Acupuncture Courses
You’ve probably landed here because you’re interested in studying acupuncture, or finding out more about how to train as an acupuncturist. Maybe you’ve experienced the benefits of acupuncture treatment yourself and are now motivated to learn how you can help others to benefit from this powerful form of treatment. Maybe you want to leave your old career behind and re-train in something new and different. Maybe you’re already a healthcare professional looking to broaden the scope of your work or train in a therapy offering a holistic and patient-centred approach.
Whatever the reasons, you’ll find a warm welcome here at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine where we’re passionate about helping you to realise your potential and training you to be part of a hugely rewarding profession.
Created in 1993, our College rapidly became one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Our reputation is founded on the quality and unique nature of our acupuncture course, which is validated as a BSc honours degree by Kingston University. This acupuncture training brings together the strengths of Five Element and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory in a style known as ‘integration’ – we’re the only college in the UK to offer this unique kind of training.
To date we’ve trained over 800 acupuncturists. They chose to study with us because we offer:
- First class teaching from top experts in the field
- Flexible learning – weekend and weekday courses are available, making it possible for you to integrate studying with your other commitments
- Excellent facilities
- A convenient and accessible location
- A warm, supportive environment in which to study
"The moment I walked in I knew this was the place I wanted to study. The light, the space, the facilities, the atmosphere, feeling warm, being greeted. …really nice." Kate Thick, graduated 2006