The British Acupuncture Accreditation Board's (BAAB) procedures involve a rigorous three to six year process of Accreditation through which teaching institutions progress from Notification, through Stage 1 (Provisional) and Stage 2 Accreditation and finally to Stage 3 (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.

The Board makes every effort to ensure that the courses it accredits are supported with appropriate resources. However, the teaching institution itself is responsible for the viability of courses and its overall financial soundness. The Board takes no responsibility for the support of non-viable courses or for students on courses that cease to be offered.

Further information about the work of the BAAB, can be obtained by contacting:
Tel. +44 (0) 20 8735 0466 Fax. +44 (0)20 8735 0477 or email: baab@acupuncture.org.uk

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

Institutions whose fully developed course demonstrates that they substantially meet the requirements of BAAB and that their graduates meet professional expectations. 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.

Institutions whose developing course demonstrates that they have progressed satisfactorily from Stage 1 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.

Institutions whose planned course demonstrates 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.

Stage 1 (Provisional) Accredited institutions are not listed on the website. For further information, please contact the BAAB office at baab@acupuncture.org.uk or tel 0208 735 0466.