Turn your passion into your career: BSc Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture at London South Bank University
Get the skills and experience to become a reflective and professional acupuncturist at London South Bank University (LSBU)
Our courses offer a unique blend of Chinese medicine, language, culture and biomedical sciences and are accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB).
Acupuncture has developed considerably in the western world in recent years with increasing interest from the public, health care professionals and policy makers. This means there is now a greater demand and opportunity to study acupuncture using western scientific methods and it is an exciting time to be part of the acupuncture profession.
About the course
London South Bank University offers courses in:
BSc (Hons) Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture
3 years full-time / 5 years part-time
M.CMAc Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture
4 years fill-time
As well as a broad foundation in the theory and application of acupuncture, you will gain a strong knowledge in Chinese language and culture, and extensive clinical experience. You will acquire a thorough understanding of western biomedical sciences and research methodologies, with training throughout the course at LSBU’s teaching clinic based on the Southwark campus.
Modules covering Chinese medicine, language and culture are taught by experienced lecturers from China. You will learn from practitioners based in the UK to gain a more complete picture and understanding of the skills required to be a reflective and professional acupuncture practitioner in the West.
Clinical experience is central to understanding and a vital practice of acupuncture. Experienced lecturers from LSBU will provide a thorough foundation in biomedical science and modern research. You will also study alongside other health care professionals and develop the skills to be a professional acupuncturist.
You’ll have the opportunity to apply for an extended clinical placement in a Chinese hospital, which will include studying at our partner institution, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine. For this, there’s a scholarship funded through our Confucius Institute which covers tuition fees, accommodation and airport transfers from Beijing to Harbin, Heilongjiang.
BSc (Hons) Course Modules
Year 1
• Chinese medicine 1: Basic principles
• Concepts of inter-professional practice in health and social care
• Tuina and Jingluo 1
• Clinic 1: Observation 1
• Chinese language 1
• Biomedicine 1: Anatomy and physiology
• History of Chinese medicine
Year 2
• Tuina and Jingluo 2
• Clinic 2: Observation 2
• Biomedicine 2: Pathophysiology and pharmacology
• Sociology of health
• Chinese language 2
• Chinese medicine 2: Pattern differentiation
• Running a practice
Year 3
• Expertise, evidence and research: Informing clinical practice
• Clinic 3: Patient management 1
• Chinese medicine 3: Integration
• Biomedicine 3: Diagnosis and treatment
• Clinic 3: Patient management 2
Employability and Academic Progression
This programme will enable you to work as professional and autonomous acupuncturist. A typical graduate will be a highly professional clinical practitioner in acupuncture. As a graduate you will be well placed to take advantage of opportunities that arise as the profession of acupuncture develops in the West.
Accreditation and Partnership
This course is accredited by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB). BAAB accredits courses on behalf of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).
LSBU’s Acupuncture course is run in partnership with the Confucius Institute at LSBU, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine and Harbin Normal University. All students on the course are eligible to apply for scholarships through the Confucius Institute to undertake studies in Chinese medicine and language in China.
About London South Bank University
Based in the heart of London, LSBU offers the opportunity to gain new qualifications and learn from the experts. With over 120 years' experience in tertiary education, LSBU is proud to be a leader in education.
Our central location is great for seeing all that London has to offer and our strong employer links keep our course content highly relevant; so immerse yourself in the rich complementary medicine community in and around London.
Visit us and learn about LSBU
To get more information on our campus, teaching facilities and a chance to meet our lecturers come along to one of our Open Days or book a Campus Tour.
Book now: lsbu.ac.uk/studyalliedhealth
Apply now for September 2013
lsbu.ac.uk/studyacupuncture
0800 923 88 88
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Service Categories
Acupuncture, Cupping, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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