The British Acupuncture Accreditation Board's (BAAB) procedures involve a rigorous three to six year process of Accreditation through which teaching institutions progress from a New Programme Proposal (NPP), through Provisional Accredtation and finally to Full Accreditation. Institutions carry out an exhaustive self-evaluation of their educational methods and standards according to criteria set out by BAAB and the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC). Each institution has different course formats, examinations and entry requirements. The minimum training period is three years full time or the part-time equivalent. Specific information about each course, its prospectus, application procedures, fees and its work towards accreditation can be obtained by contacting the institution directly. Please note that the Board takes no responsibility for the support of non-viable courses or for students on courses that cease to be offered. The BAAB is responsible for ensuring educational standards and excellence, whilst teaching institutions are responsible for their own financial management. The BAAB will continue to ensure that exemplary standards of education are maintained at all its accredited institutions.

The institutions listed below are all in a formal relationship with BAAB. Their accreditation status and their graduates' eligibility for BAcC membership will vary according to the category or stage of accreditation they have reached.

Fully Accredited Courses

These are courses that substantially meet the requirements of BAAB in 2011. Scrutiny of the developed programme has been through documentation, discussion with the course team, students and graduates of the programme, evidence of external examiner reports and students' assessed work and observation of teaching both in the classroom and the clinic. Graduates of these programmes are eligible for acceptance as BAcC members. The institutions are listed in alphabetical order. For more details regarding the institution please click on the particular institution.

	College of Integrated Chinese Medicine Reading		College of Naturopatic Medicine London		International College of Oriental Medicine UK East Grinstead
	Middlesex University London		Northern College of Acupuncture York		University of Lincoln Lincoln
	University of Salford Salford *This university is not enrolling new students		University of Westminster London		University of East London London   *This university is not enrolling new students
	London Southbank University London

Stage 2 Accredited Courses

These are courses at an earlier stage of development but they have nevertheless progressed satisfactorily from Stage 1 (Provisional) and are committed to further ongoing development of the course towards Full Accreditation by BAAB. Scrutiny of the developing course has been through documentation, discussion with the course team and students and observation of teaching both in the classroom and in the teaching clinic. Graduates of these programmes are eligible for acceptance as BAcC members.

Provisionally Accredited Courses

These courses demonstrate that they are likely to meet BAAB’s requirements and are committed to ongoing development of the course towards Full Accreditation by BAAB. Scrutiny of the planned course has been through documentation and discussion with the course team. Graduates of these programmes are eligible to apply for BAcC membership through the individual application route.

Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester

The Acupuncture Academy Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Institutions with New Programme Proposal

The following institutions have had their New Programme Proposal accepted by the BAAB. These are institutions that have stated their commitment to developing a course for accreditation by the BAAB and are planning to submit for Provisional Accreditation within two years. However, they have not yet submitted documentation for, or been subjected to scrutiny by BAAB for their suitability to be awarded provisional accreditation.

The City College, London N1 6AH

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