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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Our mission is to ensure and promote excellence within acupuncture education.
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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.
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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.
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Our work ensures public confidence in the profession and supports the development of safe and effective acupuncture practitioners.
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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.