Who we are and what we do
The British Acupuncture Accreditation Board (BAAB) was established in 1990 to accredit acupuncture programmes within the United Kingdom. Since then, BAAB has played a pivotal role in shaping the profession and establishing high standards of education and training.
BAAB-accredited programmes are delivered at higher education level, typically Level 6 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and Level 10 in Scotland. This reflects the depth of study required to ensure graduates are prepared for safe, evidenced-based, competent and responsible clinical practice.
Many practitioners owe their educational foundation to BAAB’s rigorous approach, which has become recognised as the benchmark for acupuncture education across Europe.
Graduates of BAAB-accredited programmes are eligible for direct entry to membership of the British Acupuncture Council. The BAcC register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, strengthening public confidence in professional standards.
In November 2025, BAAB became an integrated function of the British Acupuncture Council, strengthening the relationship between education, professional standards and public protection while maintaining independent accreditation decision-making.
Our mission
Our mission is to ensure and promote excellence within acupuncture education.
We do this by fostering and monitoring educational and professional standards so that the public can be assured that graduates of BAAB-accredited programmes are knowledgeable, reflective, competent and safe practitioners.
We support the development of high-quality acupuncture education by maintaining robust accreditation processes and ensuring that programmes are fit for purpose within a healthcare context.
Our work ensures public confidence in the profession and supports the development of safe and effective acupuncture practitioners.
What practitioners are on Accredited Registers?
You can find a qualified British Acupuncture Council members by searching on the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care website.