Chiropractors have the unique 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 interact 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 rigorous degree will prepare you for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions. As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with the full diagnostic and clinical management knowledge and skills you’ll need 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

• The Master of Chiropractic is an internationally recognised degree. You’ll graduate as an enquiring, diligent and ethical clinician and researcher with the potential to become a leader in the field of musculoskeletal healthcare.
• The clinical expertise and therapeutic skills you’ll develop will be underpinned by a sound knowledge of biomechanics, electrophysiological therapeutics, rehabilitation, chiropractic techniques and soft tissue modalities.
• You’ll learn and design strategies for the collection and evaluation of diagnostic information for the purposes of making clinical decisions regarding patient prognosis, management and referral. 
• You’ll learn how to run a practice, operate X-ray equipment and practice spinal manipulation.
• You’ll participate in case-based scenarios, which will prepare you for real-life clinical encounters.
• You’ll have the opportunity to interact with, diagnose and formulate management plans for patients.
• You’ll undertake a clinical internship in one of Macquarie’s three chiropractic clinics, which will hone your clinical capacity in a safe and fully supervised clinical environment.

ACCREDITATION

This degree is accredited by the Council of Chiropractic Education Australasia. The Chiropractic Board of Australia, a division of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, requires that all chiropractors be suitably trained, qualified and able to maintain standards in order to be registered as healthcare providers. Successful completion of this degree ensures you’re eligible for registration in both Australia and New Zealand.

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