Shanghai Acupuncture College Ireland is pleased to announce the commencement of the first Degree programme in Acupuncture in Ireland. This first class of our Degree programme started in September 2009.

Dr. Su Pin Chen Director of the College has announced the formation of a partnership between the Shanghai Acupuncture College Ireland and the Shanghai Sixth Medical College of Traditional Chinese medicine. The programme is available on both a full time and part time basis to suitable qualified candidates and is delivered by outstanding specialists.

Dr. Chen has indicated that “This is a first in Ireland and will lead to enhanced professional standing for clinical acupuncturists”.

 A message from the Director

 "This is an exciting and important time in the development of the Profession of Acupuncture in Ireland with the establishment of the National Federation which will be the Governing Body and our own announcement of the first Bachelors Degree in Ireland. Now there is a clear roadmap to professional accreditation and ultimately state recognition through the development of a framework of regulation. We in Shanghai Acupuncture College Ireland are delighted to be helping to lead this development."

As Acupuncture profession in this country is self-regulated no Acupuncture teaching provider can claim govenment approval. Our Degree Programme is equivalent to Irish Level 7.

 Dr. Su Pin Chen