Change your life and become an acupuncturist. We will support you on each step of your unique journey. Our courses combine the academic achievement of a degree with the education and training required to become a confident acupuncturist. The NCA is the North’s only independent acupuncture College. We are partnered with Middlesex University and our accreditation with the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board ensures you will be eligible to apply to the British Acupuncture Council when you have qualified.

We have been educating acupuncturists since 1988 and are dedicated to providing a highquality education for all our students. You will learn in depth about Chinese medicine, develop many practitioner skills, and grow and change as a person throughout your studies. The course integrates your learning in class and clinic, bringing together traditional Chinese and orthodox medical perspectives and focusing throughout on developing you as an acupuncturist. You can choose between weekend or weekday options, full or part-time.

We are passionate about teaching Chinese medicine, which is founded on many centuries of sensitiveexploration of the energies and functions of the body-mind, combined with careful observation of the underlying forces and patterns of the natural world. Applying these principles enables you to understand the patterns of disharmony in your patients, and to choose for each patient the best treatment to restore balance, resolve symptomsand promote health.

As a practitioner your whole being is engaged in the treatment process. The development of asubtle awareness of oneself and others, an inner focus and a calm mind and spirit, have always been central to the development of practitioners in the East and ensure that you grow and develop into a great acupuncturist.

Our "hands on" approach is crucial. At the heart of our College is an excellent teaching clinic which is openevery weekday and serves our local community. Chinese medicine is based on centuries of clinical experience, and theory and practice are closely linked. Our students are in clinic from the start of the course, with close support from our outstanding clinical supervisors. You will learn a range of approaches to acupuncture, enabling you to develop your own style. We know our highly integrated approach creates skilled and confident acupuncturists who will go out to serve their communities and make a difference.

We are right in the centre of beautiful historic York and our students love our elegant Georgian building.York is a vibrant city which has a lot to offer including plenty of accommodation, shopping, restaurants, coffee bars, cinemas and all the amenities you would expect. York has excellent transport links, is easily accessible and is one of the main stops on the London to Edinburgh East Coast line - the College is only a 10 minute walk from the station. Road links are also excellent.

Learning to become a great acupuncturist - We are small and friendly - you are not just anumber at the NCAThe courses consist of a series of modules which integrate the following “streams”: Chinese Medicine, Western Medicine, Practitioner Development, Bodywork, Clinical Practice, Research, Business Skills, Philosophy and Context, Points, and Pulses. Assessments include: examinations, written assignments, case studies, personal reflectiveaccounts, posters, workbooks, clinical skills assessments, and a business plan.

You will be taught by a faculty of highly experienced practitioners and you can expect a wide variety of learning experiences including presentations, discussions, group work, case studies, tutorials, and practical skills teaching.The course includes a substantial amount of home study, theoretical and practical.

You receive a highly practical training and everything you learn in class is put into practice in the teaching clinic. Right from the first term you will be observing in the clinic, gaining experience and confidence until you are leading consultations and treatments in your third year.

Becoming a great acupuncturist - Change your life and make a difference to peoples’ lives- and your own lifeMost of our graduates go into practice as professional acupuncturists. You will leave with confidence, knowledge and skill. The course includes learning about business development. If you actively work with commitment at building your practice you can be busy within 6 to 12 months. More typically, most people establish a good steady practice within two years. It is perfectly possible to earn a good living and you can choose your own working hours to suit your lifestyle.

Joining us - Students come to us to study acupuncture from all over and from all walks of lifeBSc: School leavers require 260 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications. We also welcome applications frompeople with work / life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level study. We will help you to do this.

MSc: Applicants require an initial UK honours degree (or equivalent), or degree level learning and skills gained, typically, through relevant and responsible experience in a related field.

Complete the application form on our website and we will take it from there.

Cost - Our fees provide good value because we are committed to you becoming a great acupuncturistInitially you will pay a non-refundable deposit of £370. The annual fee for the BSc is then £6,144, payable in eight monthly instalments of £768, in each of the three years (plus inflation in years 2 and 3). The annual fee for the MSc is £6,392, payable in eight monthly instalments of £799, in each of the first three years (plus inflation in years 2 and 3), and £1,500 for the dissertation stage. Instalment payments are by direct debit.

Find out more - Acupuncture is our favourite subject to talk aboutCome and visit us at one of our introductory events – dates and booking available on the website– or you can arrange a one-to-one visit.

Study options - Our students have busy lives – often fitting their studies around work and family commitments. Both courses have weekday and weekend options.BSc: full-time (3 years) and part-time (4 years) options. MSc: the professional training aspect takes 3 years, after which you are able to go into practice. The MSc dissertation takes another one or two years, mostly home study.

For lots more including our full prospectus, visit our website atwww.chinese-medicine.co.uk

If you have any questions or just want to talk about studying acupuncture, do give us a ring – we’d love to talk to you. Phone Julia on 01904 343300 or e-mail her at juliabrooks-leonard@chinese-medicine.co.uk

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We take enormous pride in our College, our dedicated, hard working students, and our committed teaching staff who are leading practitioners in their fields. Our mission is to help you to change your life and become a great acupuncturist. Come and join us!Northern College of Acupuncture, 61 Micklegate, York YO1 6LJt: 01904 343300 w: www.chinese-medicine.co.uk

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