Acupuncture - a vocation you can be passionate about
BSc (Hons) and MSc in Acupuncture - Next intake in October 2012
Our Teaching staff
The College is very much a community of learners. Our dedicated teachers are at the heart of that community.Year Two Leader Dr Lara McClure is talking to student Jo Blenkinsopp about her poster and presentation. Jo is a fitness instructor and took the unusual approach of teaching a fitness session as part of her presentation - great fun was had by all!
Lara says ‘Jo’s piece was innovative and exciting and had the audience up out of their seats and participating! What I love about these presentations is the endless capacity the students have for original interpretations of the brief – no two presentations are ever at all alike, yet each contains a unique glimpse into the research personality of its creator. I feel very privileged to be able to observe this!’
What makes our teaching staff so special?
One of our greatest assets here at the NCA is, undoubtedly, our dedicated teaching faculty. Some of our teachers have taught on our acupuncture courses since 1989. Most of them are practitioners and they bring to their classes a huge wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for their subject. Students comment regularly on the dedication and commitment of the teaching team. They in turn aspire to see their students become great practitioners.
Here is what our students have to say about their tutors
"Excellent tutors, range of practical experience and knowledge, they’re enthusiastic and motivating"
"The staff, lecturers and the cohort have made this a wonderful life experience"
"A very supportive College with a variety of interesting and inspiring teachers"
"Friendly,supportive and helpful. The tutors go out of their way for the students"
"Staff are very helpful, friendly and well prepared professionally"
"The tutors are supportive with college work and home issues"
And let’s hear from the tutors:
"Teaching Western medicine is interesting as it gives the students a different perspective on disease and its causes, and there are often surprising parallels with TCM. What I like about NCA is the family feel of the place, it really is about the individual, rather than a faceless mass of students."
Non Owen- Western Medicine Stream Leader
"Because of the flexible schedules, we are working with students who are so dedicated that they take on these studies in addition to everything else they are doing - their inspiration makes it all so rewarding. The College’s commitment to research not only enhances professionalism - it’s challenging and fun!"
Peggy Welch - Research Director
"I get a real buzz when I see students envisaging how they will use the points we are teaching to treat their patients in the future. At the College, we help students build a foundation of practical skills on which to draw and develop throughout their professional careers as acupuncturists."
April Joslin – Bodywork Tutor
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