Northern College of Acupuncture
York, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1988
Overview
The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) is a registered educational charity and independent college located at 61 Micklegate in the historic city of York, UK. Established in 1988, the NCA specialises in training practitioners in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. It offers a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture, a Chinese Medicine Nutrition Diploma, and a MSc/PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine. The college is a small, student-centred institution with fully accredited and validated courses, and clinical training at the heart of its practitioner programmes.
Fields of study
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Herbal Medicine
- Chinese Medicine Nutrition
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Most students access a student loan to fund tuition. Student finance does not cover the full fee and top-up fees apply. Fees are fixed for the duration of the course, with an exception if national CPI inflation exceeds 5%. A 2% discount is available for full lump-sum payment before end of October. A non-refundable enrolment fee is payable on accepting a place. All fees must be paid in GBP.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Chinese Medicine Nutrition Diploma (opens in a new tab) | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| MSc/PGDip in Chinese Herbal Medicine (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.