Chiropractors have the privilege of being able to positively impact people’s lives through the provision of natural and non-invasive healthcare methods. They have a deep understanding of the body’s structures and how each interacts to affect our health. Using spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to improve neuromusculoskeletal function, chiropractors can help us live healthy and active lives.

This degree – the longest-running of its kind in Australia – will prepare you for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions. When you combine it with the Master of Chiropractic, you’ll be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.

Key Features

• This degree offers you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in the health science domain. 
• You’ll acquire a strong scientific foundation, leading to the development of a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body, the dynamics of biological change and variability, and the exploration of human interaction in states of both health and disease. 
• This degree offers training in a wide range of diagnostic and chiropractic manipulative skills in the context of anatomical, physiological and biomedical sciences.
• It provides the prerequisite academic background to enable you to apply for entry into the Master of Chiropractic, which is required for professional registration within Australia.
• Our Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic were the first professional chiropractic degrees to be offered by a public university in the world.
• You’ll learn how to use a range of diagnostic tools, including patient interviews, physical examination and X-rays.
• Clinical placements form part of the degree, both in University teaching clinics and in structured visits to other facilities.
• You’ll have access to our world-class anatomy labs, which will provide you with the essential hands-on experience you need before entering the work-force.

ACCREDITATION

To practice within Australia, you’re required to be registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia.  To do so, you need to complete both the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (three years full-time) and Master of Chiropractic (two years full-time). Once you complete both degrees, you can then obtain a licence to practice as a chiropractic practitioner. The combined program has national and international recognition.

• Chiropractor
• Allied health worker
• Healthcare adviser
• Integrated care professional
• Rehabilitation service provider
• Researcher
• Sports injury specialist