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 | Topis | Lecturer | |
| 1 | 05-09-26 | History of Chinese Medicine, Theory of Yin & Yang and Five Elements – ONLINE | Liuzhong Ye |
| 2 | 19-09-26 | Theory of Zang Fu: Heart, Lung, Spleen – ONLINE | Yonggang Han |
| 3 | 03-10-26 | Liver, Kidney, Six Fu organs- The relation between Zang & Zang; Zang & Fu – ONLINE | Jun She |
| 4 | 17-10-26 | Qi, Blood, Essence, Body Fluids, 3 Treasures – Theory of Constitution – ONLINE | Tiejun Tang |
| 5 | 31-10-26 | Etiology and pathology of TCM – ONLINE | Tianjun Wang |
| 6 | 07-11-26 | Introduction of TCM diagnosis – Inquiry and listening and smelling – ONLINE | Tiejun Tang |
| 7 | 22-11-26 | Pulse diagnosis – FACE TO FACE | Yonggang Han |
| 8 | 13-12-26 | Tongue diagnosis and palpation – FACE TO FACE | Liuzhong Ye |
| 9 | 16-01-27 | 8 principle-diagnosis and Zang-Fu differentiation, Diagnosis – ONLINE | Tianjun Wang |
| 10 | 30-01-27 | 6 channels diagnosis, Wei Qi Ying Xue diagnosis – Sanjiao Diagnosis – ONLINE | Jun She |
| 11 | 07-02-28 | Review and Exam: – ONLINE | Liuzhong Ye |
FACE TO FACE Classes Address: – British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
Online: Watch recorded online class on Mykademy
Off-line Tutorial: 10:00-17:00
| 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 | 14th Mar F to F | CP1, CP2, CP3 | 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 | 25th Apr F to F | CP4, CP5 | Liuzhong Ye |
| CP6 | Online | Urine Blade (UB): (30) | Xiaojun She |
| CP7 | Online | Sanjiao (SJ): (9) Pericardium (PC): (4). | Xiaojun She
|
| CP Tutorial 3 | 23rd May F to F | CP6, CP7 | Xiaojun She
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| CP8 | Online | Small Intestine (SI): (9), Kidney (KI): (6) | Xiaojun She |
| CP9 | Online | Extra points: (20) | Xiaojun She |
| CP Tutorial 4 | 27th Jun F to F | CP8, CP9 | Xiaojun She |
| CP10 Tutorial 5 | 11th Jul F to F | Revision workshop and Exam preparation | Tianjun Wang |
| CP11 Exam | 18th Jul F to F | Exams: paper exam and practical assignment | Tianjun Wang |
| (2 hours each student for personal tutor) |
FACE TO FACE Classes Address: British College of Osteopathic Medicine, 6 Netherhall Gardens, London NW3 5RR
(AT 2026-2027)
(All in class FACE TO FACE)
| Date | Topics | Lecturer | |
| AT | 2026-27 All FTF | CA201: Acupuncture Techniques (AT) | |
| 1 | 6th Sep 26 | General introduction, Needling, Safe Practice | Tianjun Wang |
| 2 | 20th Sep 26 | Basic Needling and practice | Jun She |
| 3 | 4th Oct 26 | Ear acupuncture | Jun She |
| 4 | 18th Oct 26 | Meridian palpation differentiation and treatment | Liuzhong Ye |
| 5 | 1st Nov 26 | Moxa, Cupping and TDP | Tiejun Tang |
| 6 | 29th Nov 26 | Scalp acupuncture | Tianjun Wang |
| 7 | 6th Dec 26 | Electric acupuncture | Jun She |
| 8 | 20th Dec 26 | Abdominal acupuncture | Yonggang Han |
| 9 | 10th Jan 27 | Plum blossom needling, Three-edged needle, Handling of unexpected situations | Jun She |
| 10 | 24th Jan 27 | Combination of needling, review, and practice | Tianjun Wang |
| 11 | 7th Feb 27 | 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
All Online
All watch recorded videos, plus online live tutorials on ZOOM on below days.
| AA | Online Tutorial | CA202: Acupuncture Application (AA) | Lecturer |
| 1 | 20th Feb 27 | Introduction and principle of TCM Acupuncture treatment | Tianjun Wang |
| 2 | 6th Mar 27 | Pain conditions | Jun She |
| 3 | 20th Mar 27 | Cardiovascular and Respiratory | Tiejun Tang |
| 4 | 3th Apr 27 | Digestive conditions | Liuzhong Ye |
| 5 | 17th Apr 27 | Neurological | Tianjun Wang |
| 6 | 1st May 27 | Urogenital and Endocrine | Jun She |
| 7 | 15th May 27 | Mental/Emotional | Tianjun Wang |
| 8 | 5th Jun 27 | Gynecological | Yonggang Han |
| 9 | 19th Jun 27 | Dermatology, Infectious diseases | Liuzhong Ye |
| 10 | 3th Jul 27 | Introduction to TCM Dietary Therapy | Tiejun Tang |
| 11 | 25th Jul 27 | 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.