Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture)

On completion of the programme, the graduate will be qualified to be an autonomous first-contact primary health care professional, who uses acupuncture to treat patients. Graduates will have acquired a solid and well-established foundation in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and clinical practice of acupuncture. They shall be eligible for membership in the New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists Inc. (NZRA) as well as other professional Chinese medical associations in New Zealand. NZRA is a member of the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies (WFAS) allowing graduates of the School to have their qualifications recognised internationally and thus be qualified to pursue post-graduate studies in acupuncture currently only available overseas.

The New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (NZSATCM) established in 1989, is the longest-established educational institution of its kind in New Zealand. The School is dedicated to providing quality education enabling you to gain the knowledge and skills to reach your full potential in the specialised field of TCM. We take pride in ourselves for being a small education and training organisation. Small class sizes facilitate congenial teacher-student interaction. The library resources and online journals supplement teacher handouts. The opportunity to observe clinics and treat patients prepares you to be work-ready.

We operate in a multi-tasking and multi-skilling team environment where staff willingly step into each other's shoes to ensure that a critical function is satisfactorily accomplished in your best interest. Learning support is in place if you need extra tuition.