Why Study With The Acupuncture Foundation?

We have been training acupuncturists for professional practice since 1987. Our graduates lead the profession in Ireland, practice professionally and participate in clinical research in the UK and the US. Studying professionally with the Acupuncture Foundation means that a student is registered with us and also with the WHO collaborating renowned university, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China. On completion of the professional programme, practice can commence and students can complete the 4th year to achieve the Bachelor of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture and Moxibustion) This award meets the criteria for recognition of external awards and is subject to official approval of the QQI (Qualifications and Quality Agency) and the Chinese Ministry of Education,in accordance with China's Regulation of Overseas Education Program of Higher Institutions

International Standard Organisations.

The Acupuncture Foundation are participating members of the International Chinese Medicine Standards Organisations, WFAS since 1987, WFCMS and PEFOTS.

Students from healthcare or non healthcare backgrounds?

We have students from varied backgrounds both Medical and non medical. Our training assumes no prior Chinese Medicine knowledge and start from the ground up, with each lesson building on from the lesson before.

Unique E Learning Platform

To support our taught and clinical teaching sessions, we have developed a unique E Learning platform through virtual classrooms. Foundation students are registered with their protected username and password and log in to their classroom, to study, discuss, access tutor advice, revise, research and complete online tasks. Online learning includes webinairs, video, pod cast and a variety of multi media.

Do you want to learn at a college with a long established reputation?

We have been teaching students Chinese Medicine continuously since 1987 and the majority of practitioners in Ireland are graduates of the Foundation.

We are founder members of the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) and the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) the international bodies supported by the Chinese Government to encourage cooperation in all aspects of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

Become part of a community of successful practitioners worldwide?

Our graduates practice successfully throughout the world from Ireland and the UK, throughout the EU and in the US and Australia to name a few countries, and are eligible for post graduate academic study in eminent UK universities.

Choose a career that will provide an established income whatever the economic situation?

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