Created in 1993, this College grew rapidly to become one of the largest providers of acupuncture training in the UK. More than fifteen years on, and our acupuncture course now has degree status, validated by Kingston University. One of the keys to this success is the popularity of integration with UK acupuncture practitioners whose recommendations provide us with the majority of our students. Read more about integration

We have been training people as practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine since 1994. Recent restructuring means we are now offering three courses which can be studied individually or in combination, leading to an MSc (subject to validation). View options for an MSc in Chinese Herbal Medicine

We are also extending our postgraduate programme to include an MSc by Learning Agreement to allow practitioners of Chinese medicine to further their interests, expertise and knowledge whilst working from their practice.

Another reason for our success is the quality of our teaching staff and our commitment to staff development. Ever mindful of ways to improve teaching and learning processes, we have an ongoing teacher development programme and all teachers are engaged in regular clinical practice.

We occupy two beautiful adjoining grade 2 listed Georgian buildings providing a flexible, spacious and attractive environment for learning, making attendance at the College a pleasure. Excellent transport connections to Reading make travel from many areas easy.

Above all, our students speak of the enjoyable and satisfying time they have studying at the College. As graduates, many of them keep in touch by returning to take advantage of our programme of continuing professional development. They are inspired and prepared to become excellent practitioners of acupuncture who help many patients to enjoy better health. See details of our CPD programme