Applications for our acupuncture course starting in September 2026 are now open! Please join us on one of our upcoming open events to find out more - click here to book your place. If you already have a degree, you can apply for another student loan to study on our four-year (part-time) BSc in Acupuncture. If you live in London or the North West, you can now complete your clinic days in our teaching clinics in York, London or Northwich - saving travel time and money.

The Northern College of Acupuncture York

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The Northern College of Acupuncture is just around the corner from some of York's most famous attractions, including the York Minster.

York is an exciting city and a great place to study! It has a lot to offer including plenty of accommodation, shopping, restaurants, coffee bars, cinemas and all the amenities you would expect. Step out of our front door and you are right in the heart of the historic centre.

The College

Established in 1988 the Northern College of Acupuncture is an independent teaching College as well as a registered educational charity. Since the early days the College has gone from strength to strength and we now educate acupuncturists, practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine, nutrition practitioners and complementary therapists. Our thriving and well respected teaching clinic offers acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine advice to the local community.

Pioneering

We are proud to be pioneers in our industry! We were the first teaching institution of any kind in the UK to offer a University degree in acupuncture, the first to offer a University degree in Chinese herbal medicine, and the first to achieve professional accreditation for our acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine courses.

 

Acupuncture courses and treatment are available at the Northern College of Acupuncture, located on Micklegate in York city centre.

Our building

Beloved by staff, students, graduates and patients the College and clinics are housed in an four story elegant Georgian town house with sweeping staircases, high ceilings and airy rooms. It was adapted to our purpose by the York Conservation Trust in 2000 and houses both the College and our teaching clinics.

 

Directions to the Northern College of Acupuncture

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Easy to get to

York is on the main East coast train line that links London with Edinburgh and there are excellent links by rail to every major city in the country. We are about a 5 minute walk from the station.

Rail journey times:

London 1 hour 45 minutes
Edinburgh 2 hours 30 minutes
Glasgow 3 hours 32 minutes
Peterborough 1 hour 15 minutes
Manchester 1 hour 15 minutes
Newcastle 1 hour

Road links are excellent with dual carriageway links to the A1/M1 North and South and M62 East and West. There are ‘park and ride’ facilities on all the major entry roads and all-day city centre car parks close to the College.

 

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Talk to us

If you have any questions about our courses please don't hesitate to contact us. Visit the Contact page to get in touch with our Enquiry and Admissions Desk or call us on 0333 996 2726 (ext. 2).