This course, Diploma of Chinese Acupuncture, is aimed at those who wish to learn the theories and diagnostic skills of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and apply them through the treatment method of acupuncture. On successfully completing the course, students will be able to safely and competently practice acupuncture and its related therapies as a professional treatment.
This course is blend learning with online and in class.
Pre-requisites: Students must already have, or be working towards, a certificate in Bioscience (Anatomy and Physiology) of Level 3 or above. Evidence of certificate completion must be shown before graduation.
Year 1:
A101 TCM foundation and diagnosis (30 Credits, mostly online)
A102 Acupuncture channels and points (30 Credits, all in class)
Year 2:
A201 Acupuncture techniques (30 Credits, all in class)
A202 Acupuncture treatment (30 Credits, mostly online)
Year 3:
Clinic Practice (60 Credits, all in clinic), last in three years, mostly done in central student clinic plus some in mentor’s clinic validated by the Academy.
Program leader: Dr. Tianjun Wang
Duration: 3 years (180 hours class learning per year + 300 Clinical hours)
Course Fee: 4000 GBP per year for three years
Award: Dip. of Chinese Acupuncture
Accreditation: CAHMA
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3: Clinic Practice
Online Tutorail 8pm and In Person (twice)
| Date | Topic | Lecturer | |
| 1 | 06-09-25 | History of Chinese Medicine, Theory of Yin & Yang and Five Elements. – online | Liuzhong Ye |
| 2 | 13-09-25 | Theory of Zang Fu: Heart, Lung, Spleen – online | Yonggang Han |
| 3 | 20-09-25 | Liver, Kidney, Six Fu organs, The relation between Zang & Zang; Zang & Fu – online | Jun She |
| 4 | 27-09-25 | Qi, Blood, Essence, Body Fluids, 3 Treasures Theory of Constitution – online | Tiejun Tang |
| 5 | 04-10-25 | Etiology and pathology of TCM – online | Tianjun Wang |
| 6 | 11-10-25 | Introduction of TCM diagnosis / Inquiry and listening and smelling – online | Tiejun Tang |
| 7 | 12-10-25 | Pulse diagnosis – FACE TO FACE | Yonggang Han |
| 8 | 11-01-26 | Tongue diagnosis and palpation – FACE TO FACE | Liuzhong Ye |
| 9 | 17-01-26 | 8 principle-diagnosis and Zang-Fu differentiation, Diagnosis – online | Tianjun Wang |
| 10 | 31-01-26 | 6 channels diagnosis, Wei Qi Ying Xue diagnosis, Sanjiao Diagnosis – online | Jun She |
| 11 | 08-02-28 | Review and Exam: – online | Liuzhong Ye |
In person Classes Address:
British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
| Chinese Acupuncture (CA) | |||
| Number | Date | Acupuncture Channels and Points (CP) | Lecturer |
| CP1 | Online | General channel and point theory | Tianjun Wang |
| CP2 | Online | Du Mai: (19), and Ren Mai:(11) | Tianjun Wang |
| CP3 | Online | Lung (LU): (7) and Large Intestine (LI): (10), | Tianjun Wang |
| CP Tutorial 1 | 15/03/26 | CP1, CP2, CP3 – FACE TO FACE | Tianjun Wang |
| CP4 | Online | Stomach (ST): (22) and Spleen (SP) (7), Heart (HT): (4). | Liuzhong Ye |
| CP5 | Online | Gall Blade (GB): (17) and Liver (LV): (7) | Liuzhong Ye |
| CP Tutorial 2 | 26/04/26 | CP4, CP5 – FACE TO FACE | Liuzhong Ye |
| CP6 | Online | Urine Blade (UB): (30) | Xiaojun She |
| CP7 | Online | Sanjiao (SJ): (9) Pericardium (PC): (4). | · Xiaojun She |
| CP Tutorial 3 | 24/05/26 | CP6, CP7 – FACE TO FACE | · Xiaojun She |
| CP8 | Online | Small Intestine (SI): (9), Kidney (KI): (6) | Xiaojun She |
| CP9 | Online | Extra points: (20) | Xiaojun She |
| CP Tutorial 4 | 28/06/26 | CP8, CP9 – FACE TO FACE | Xiaojun She |
| CP Tutorial 5 | 05/07/26 | Revision workshop and Exam preparation – FACE TO FACE | Tianjun Wang |
| CP11 Exam | 19/07/26 | Exams: paper exam and practical assignment – FACE TO FACE | Tianjun Wang |
| (2 hours each student for personal tutor) |
Dates with Red are the off-line in person sessions in the clinic.
In person Classes Address:
British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
| Date | Topics | Lecturer | |
| AT | 2025-26 All FTF | CA201: Acupuncture Techniques (AT) | |
| 1 | 14/09/25 | General introduction, Needling, Safe Practice | Tianjun Wang |
| 2 | 28/09/25 | Basic Needling and practice | Jun She |
| 3 | 051/25 | Ear acupuncture | Jun She |
| 4 | 26/10/25 | Meridian palpation differentiation and treatment | Liuzhong Ye |
| 5 | 02/11/25 | Moxa, Cupping and TDP | Tiejun Tang |
| 6 | 09/11/25 | Scalp acupuncture | Tianjun Wang |
| 7 | 07/12/25 | Electric acupuncture | Jun She |
| 8 | 21/12/25 | Abdominal acupuncture | Yonggang Han |
| 9 | 04/01/26 | Plum blossom needling, Three-edged needle, Handling of unexpected situations | Jun She |
| 10 | 18/01/26 | Combination of needling, review, and practice | Tianjun Wang |
| 11 | 01/02/26 | Review and Exams: paper and practical | Tianjun Wang |
| (2 hours each student for personal tutor) |
In person Classes Address:
British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
| AA | Online Tutorial | CA202: Acupuncture Application (AA) | Lecturer |
| 1 | 21/02/26 | Introduction and principle of TCM Acupuncture treatment | Tianjun Wang |
| 2 | 07/03/26 | Pain conditions | Jun She |
| 3 | 21/03/25 | Cardiovascular and Respiratory | Tiejun Tang |
| 4 | 04/04/26 | Digestive conditions | Liuzhong Ye |
| 5 | 18/04/26 | Neurological | Tianjun Wang |
| 6 | 02/05/26 | Urogenital and Endocrine | Jun She |
| 7 | 16/05/26 | Mental/Emotional | Tianjun Wang |
| 8 | 06/06/26 | Gynecological | Yonggang Han |
| 9 | 20/06/26 | Dermatology, Infectious diseases | Liuzhong Ye |
| 10 | 04/07/26 | Introduction to TCM Dietary Therapy | Tiejun Tang |
| 11 | 26/07/26 | Review and Exams: paper exam and practical assignment | Liuzhong Ye |
| (2 hours each student for personal tutor) |
Above dates are online tutorials normally on Saturday at 8pm. Students are required to watch the recorded videos in advance and prepare your questions.
LACA Student Clinic Address:
British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
*Pre-requisites: Students must already have, or be working towards, a certificate in Bioscience (Anatomy and Physiology) of Level 3 or above, before graduation.