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Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
Swap to Social care or Therapy or go back to all job sectors
Swap to Social care or Therapy or go back to all job sectors
Acupuncturists insert needles into pressure points on clients' bodies to help with stress and improve their wellbeing.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: freelance / self-employed; managing your own hours
There will be
3.8% more Acupuncturist jobs in 2027.
As an acupuncturist you could:
You could work from home, at a hospice, in a therapy clinic, at a GP practice or in an NHS or private hospital.
You can get into this job through specialist courses run by professional bodies.
You'll need to get a qualification that is recognised by a professional body like the:
You can do different level courses, with some going up to degree. You can find out what the entry requirements are from the professional body.
Some courses approved by the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board can lead to membership of the British Acupuncture Council.
British Medical Acupuncture Society
If you're already a qualified healthcare professional, you could train in acupuncture with the British Medical Acupuncture Society.
As a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, you can use acupuncture in your professional practice.
You'll need to:
You might find it useful to join the British Acupuncture Council or the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more a career in acupuncture from the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board, the British Acupuncture Council or the NHS.
With experience you could move into teaching or research.
You may find it useful to join organisations like the British Acupuncture Council and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about acupuncture careers from the British Acupuncture Accreditation Board and the British Acupuncture Council.
You'll need: