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724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739<!--icons part --> 740<div class="container"> 741 742 743 <div class="itemsWrap"> 744 <div class="item"> 745 <div class="imgWrap"><a href="/info/bsc-acupuncture/open-days"><img src="/Media/icons/openDays.png" alt="Acupuncture Open Days" /></a></div> 746 <div class="txtWrap"> 747 <h1><a href="/info/bsc-acupuncture/open-days">Acupuncture Open Days</a></h1> 748 749 750 <strong>Thursday<br/>19 November 2026</strong> 751 <br /> 752 <a href="/info/bsc-acupuncture/open-days">Book your online place</a> 753 <br /> 754 <br /> 755 756 </div> 757 </div> 758 <div class="item"> 759 <div class="imgWrap"><a href="/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree"><img src="/Media/icons/course.png" alt="Acupuncture BSc (HONS)" /></a></div> 760 <div class="txtWrap"> 761 <h1><a href="/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree">Acupuncture<br />BSC (HONS)</a></h1> 762 Our next course starts <br /> 763 <strong>6th March 2027</strong><br /> 764 <a href="/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree">Further information</a> 765 </div> 766 </div> 767 <div class="item"> 768 <div class="imgWrap"><a href="/acupuncture-training"><img src="/Media/icons/career.png" alt="BEING AN ACUPUNCTURIST" /></a></div> 769 <div class="txtWrap"> 770 <h1><a href="/acupuncture-training">BEING AN<br />ACUPUNCTURIST</a></h1> 771 Being an acupuncturist and what to expect when you have graduated 772 <br /> 773 <a href="/acupuncture-training">Further information</a> 774 </div> 775 </div> 776 <div class="item"> 777 <div class="imgWrap"><a href="/cpd-courses"><img src="/Media/icons/events.png" alt="CPD Events" /></a></div> 778 <div class="txtWrap"> 779 <h1><a href="/cpd-courses">CPD<br />Events</a></h1> 780 781 <strong style="display: block"> 78210 October 2026 </strong> 783 <div>Chinese Face Reading for Women's Health and Fertility</div> 784 <a href="/cpd-courses/chinese-face-reading-for-womens-health-and-fertility/">Book your place</a> 785 <br /> 786 <br /> 787 <strong style="display: block"> 78817 October 2026 </strong> 789 <div>Introduction to the NADA protocol</div> 790 <a href="/cpd-courses/introduction-to-the-nada-protocol/">Book your place</a> 791 <br /> 792 <br /> 793 794 795 </div> 796 </div> 797 <div class="item"> 798 <div class="imgWrap"><a href="/clinics"><img src="/Media/icons/clinic.png" alt="The Clinics" /></a></div> 799 <div class="txtWrap"> 800 <h1><a href="/clinics">The Treatment <br />Clinics</a></h1> 801 To book an appointment at one of our two clinics, please contact reception.  <br />Phone: 0118 950 8880 <br /> Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>  <a href="/clinics">Further information</a> 802 </div> 803 </div> 804 </div> 805</div> 806<!--icons part ends--> 807 808<content> 809 810 811<div class="fullWidthWrap"> 812 <div class="container"> 813 <div class="lhsCol"> 814 <!--booking begins 815<div class="box1"><img class="icon" src="/Media/icons/AcupunctureSml.png" alt="Acupuncture" /> 816<h2>Acupuncture</h2> 817<a href="/bsc-hons-acupuncture-degree"><strong>BSc (Hons)</strong></a><br /><br /> <strong>Next Open Days</strong><br /> 818<div class="umb-macro-holder mceNonEditable"> 819 820<ins><strong>Saturday 20 January 2018 - 1.30pm - 5pm</strong> <br /> <strong>Saturday 17 February 2018 - 1.30 pm-5.00 pm</strong> <br /></ins></div> 821 <a href="/info/book-an-open-day-form" title="About the course" class="btn">BOOK AN OPEN DAY</a></div> 822booking pane begins--> 823<p> </p> 824<p><iframe width="100%" height="230px" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fC61sXx0Dvo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> 825<!--<p><iframe width="100%" height="230px" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qmEpX-0rzbY" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p>--> 826<p>  </p> 827<h2><em>The 2022 National Student Survey has been released. We achieved an overall 90% for student satisfaction! </em></h2> 828<p style="text-align: right;"><img style="width: 110px; height: 68px; float: left;" src="/media/1657/nss-logo.png?width=110&height=68" alt="" data-id="3093"></p> 829<p style="text-align: right;">The NSS is a completely independent and anonymous survey that records studentâs levels of satisfaction with their college or university.</p> 830<p style="text-align: right;">For more information on how to have your say: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://discoveruni.gov.uk/course-details/10001546/Acupuncture/Full-time/" target="_blank">here </a><br><br></p> 831<p> </p> 832 </div> 833 <div class="mainCol"> 834 <h1><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW227197219 BCX0" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW227197219 BCX0" data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">Health Sciences University and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine confirm completion of merger</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW227197219 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":160,"335559739":80}"> </span></h1> 835<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Health Sciences University (HSU) and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) are delighted to announce a significant milestone for both institutions, as the process for CICM to join the HSU community is completed.</span></strong></p> 836<p> </p> 837<p><img style="width: 566px; height: 425px;" src="/media/880430/hsu-cicm-management-team-photo-smaller.png?width=566&height=425" alt="" data-id="4072"></p> 838<p><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">Photo of the new management team: Sara Lacey - Vice Principal of CICM, Lesley Haig - Vice Chancellor of HSU, Jo Rochford - Principal of CICM, and Sharon Potter, Deputy Vice Chancellor of HSU</span></em></strong></p> 839<p> </p> 840<p><span data-contrast="none"><span>This new chapter builds upon a long-standing and successful academic partnership, through which HSU has validated CICM's degree programmes for several years. Bringing CICM into HSU creates a strong platform for the continued development of high-quality healthcare education, clinical </span><span>training</span><span> and professional development.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 841<p> </p> 842<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Throughout the process, both institutions have </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">remained</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> committed to protecting the interests of students, staff and the wider CICM community. A shared focus on academic excellence, student </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">experience</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and the long-term sustainability of CICMâs highly regarded accredited education provision has underpinned every stage of the process.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 843<p> </p> 844<p><span data-contrast="none"><span>As part of this development, CICM's Reading campus becomes <strong>HSU Reading</strong>, joining HSU's established campuses in Bournemouth and London. Within HSU Reading, <strong>CICM Acupuncture</strong> will provide specialist BAAB-accredited acupuncture education, </span><span>maintaining</span><span> the identity, </span><span>expertise</span><span> and reputation that have made CICM one of the UK's most respected providers of acupuncture education.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 845<p> </p> 846<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Students will continue to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">benefit</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> from the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">
846high standards</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> of teaching, clinical learning and academic support associated with CICM, while also gaining access to the opportunities and resources available through HSU as a specialist health sciences university. Staff will continue to play a key role in shaping the future of acupuncture education, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">research</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and professional practice.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 847<p> </p> 848<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Professor Lesley Haig, Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences University, said:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></strong></p> 849<p> </p> 850<p><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">"This is an important and exciting moment for both institutions. CICM has built an outstanding reputation for excellence in accredited acupuncture education, and we are delighted to welcome its students, staff, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">alumni</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and wider community into Health Sciences University.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":720,"335559740":300}"> </span></em></p> 851<p><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Together, we can build on our strong existing relationship to create new opportunities for education, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">research</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and innovation, while preserving the distinctive qualities that have made CICM so highly regarded. We look forward to working together to strengthen the future of acupuncture education within a broader health sciences environment."</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":720,"335559740":300}"> </span></em></p> 852<p> </p> 853<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Jo Rochford, Principal of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, said:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></strong></p> 854<p> </p> 855<p><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">"Our priority throughout this process has been to secure the long-term future of CICM and to protect the interests of our students, staff and community.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":720,"335559740":300}"> </span></em></p> 856<p><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Joining Health Sciences University provides a strong and sustainable foundation for the future while allowing us to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">retain</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> the educational philosophy, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and traditions that define CICM. We are confident that this will create exciting opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation, ensuring that acupuncture education continues to thrive for generations to come."</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559685":720,"335559740":300}"> </span></em></p> 857<p> </p> 858<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This exciting development will unlock opportunities to strengthen existing provision, expand educational </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">offerings</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and further contribute to the development of the healthcare workforce.</sp
858an></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 859<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Both institutions extend their sincere thanks to students, staff, alumni, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">partners</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and stakeholders for their support throughout this process and look forward to a successful future.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}"> </span></p> 860<p> </p> 861<p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":2,"335559740":300}">.</span></p> 862<p> </p> 863<h1>Welcome</h1> 864<p><img class="courseIcon" src="/Media/icons/courseSml.png" alt="Welcome"></p> 865<p>Welcome to College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.</p> 866<p>Weâre delighted youâve chosen to find out more about the hugely rewarding and growing profession of acupuncture.</p> 867<p>At CICM we teach an integrated style of five element constitutional acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine to enable our graduates to confidently and effectively treat a wide range of conditions affecting the body, mind and spirit. </p> 868<ul> 869<li>Gain your BSc (Hons) in acupuncture to embark on a rewarding career with meaning and purpose, making a difference to the health and wellness of your patients</li> 870<li>Join the largest acupuncture college in the UK, established in 1993 with over 33 years of teaching excellence and over 1500 graduates</li> 871<li>Enjoy an interactive, practical and comprehensive course, fully accredited by the BAAB (British Acupuncture Accreditation Board) with over 400 hrs of clinical experience</li> 872<li>Take advantage of our flexible study and finance plans to fit around your busy work and family life</li> 873<li>Become part of a vibrant, supportive and warm student community with like-minded and passionate peers and teachers</li> 874</ul> 875<p>We believe that our student-centred approach and our commitment to teaching excellence is what creates such high student satisfaction rates and means that 98% of our graduates remain in fulfilling practices one year on. Weâre really proud that our strong reputation has allowed us to welcome students from all over the UK and Europe, often through recommendation and referral from fellow acupuncturists.</p> 876<p>We know that our studentâs lives are often full with work and family, so we offer flexible 3-year full time courses either over weekends or on weekdays which lead to a BSc (Hons) in acupuncture validated by Health Sciences University (HSU). We also have financing plans and eligible students can apply for student and maintenance loans.</p> 877<p>All our tutors are experienced acupuncturists and passionate teachers, committed to helping you realise your potential and training you to be part of a hugely rewarding and growing profession.</p> 878<p>Join us on an open day to experience the wide range of benefits of studying acupuncture with us and to take part in a hands-on taster workshop in the art of pulse diagnosis. <a data-id="2270" href="/info/courses/bsc-acupuncture/open-days/" title="Open days"><strong>Click here to book your online place for the dates showing</strong></a>.</p> 879 </div> 880 </div> 881</div> 882<div class="container findUsWrap"> 883 <p><img class="findUsIcon" src="/Media/icons/findUs.png" alt="Find Us" /></p> 884<h1 class="gray">Find Us</h1> 885<h3>19 Castle Street ⢠Reading ⢠RG1 7SB</h3> 886<div class="row"> 887<div class="fleft"><img class="findUs" src="/Media/findUs.jpg" alt="Find Us" /></div> 888<div class="fleft"><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d318419.49183701177!2d-1.1828896898430399!3d51.42781382815172!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x48769b16a92c852f%3A0xf3bbddce31873225!2s19+Castle+St%2C+Reading+RG1+7SB%2C+UK!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sge!4v1454925922358" allowfullscreen="" style="border: 0px currentColor;" width="769" height="224" frameborder="0"></iframe></div> 889</div> 890</div> 891</content> 892 893
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