How long do you go to school to become a chiropractor?

Answer 1

In North America:

Before a student can attend a chiropractic college he/she must complete at least 3 years of an undergraduate university degree, but most students at chiropractic colleges have completed their entire 4 year degree (eg: bachelor of science). Students with other undergraduate degrees (eg: BA) are also eligible for chiropractic college, but will find it more challenging without significant background in any of the sciences.

Following an undergraduate degree, chiropractic college last 3 or 4 years, depending on which school you choose to attend. The World Health Organization has stated that to become a doctor of chiropractic a student must attend no less than 4200 hours of schooling in a chiropractic college after their undergraduate degree. Some schools squish this all into 3 years with no summer holidays, most spread it over 4 years with 2-month summer breaks. Thus, to become a chiropractor, a student must attend a minimum of 6-8 years of post-secondary education, but most have a full 8 years, (after high-school).

The program at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is 4 full-time years and courses include microbiology, biochemistry, histology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, immunology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, biomechanics, functional rehab., clinical diagnosis, orthopedics, nutrition, radiography, radiology and chiropractic principles and techniques in the first two years. The third year involves a little more basic science but primarily the theoretical application of this knowledge. The fourth year is in a clinical setting as an intern with real-life application of this knowledge.Thus, chiropractors graduating in Canada have at least 7 years of university after high school, but most have 8.

In Australia:

The 3 year Bachelor of Chiropractic Science offers a solid foundation in science based disciplines including, chemistry, physics, Biology, physiology, anatomy etc. Central to these are the core teachings in Chiropractic Principles and Techniques. Students intending on practicing as Chiropractors MUST complete the Master Of Chiropractic to gain proficiency, professional recognition and registration in Australia. The master program takes 2 years full time to complete and entrance is granted only to those with a GPA 3.2 or greater in The Bachelor degree. Units in the masters include neurology, spinal orthopaedics, peripheral orthopaedics, radiology, physical rehab, pharmacology, EPT, nutrition, advanced clinical diagnosis, chiropractic principles and techniques etc.

Answer 2

In North America:

Before a student can attend a chiropractic college he/she must complete at least 3 years of an undergraduate university degree (eg: bachelor of science).Students with other undergraduate degrees (eg: BA) are also eligible for chiropractic college, but will find it more challenging without significant background in any of the sciences. Most students at chiropractic colleges have completed their undergraduate degree.

Following an undergraduate degree, chiropractic college last 3 or 4 years, depending on which school you choose to attend. The World Health Organization has stated that to become a doctor of chiropractic a student must attend no less than 4200 hours of schooling in a chiropractic college after their undergraduate degree. Some schools squish this all into 3 years, others spread it over 4 years. Thus, to become a chiropractor, a student must attend a minimum of 6-8 years of post-secondary education (after high-school).

The program at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College is 4 full-time years and courses include microbiology, biochemistry, histology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, immunology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, biomechanics, functional rehab., clinical diagnosis, orthopedics, nutrition, radiography, radiology and chiropractic principles and techniques in the first two years. The third year involves a little more basic science but primarily the theoretical application of this knowledge. The fourth year is in a clinical setting as an intern with real-life application of this knowledge.

In Australia:

The 3 year Bachelor of Chiropractic Science offers a solid foundation in science based disciplines including, chemistry, physics, biology, physiology, anatomy etc. Central to these are the core teachings in Chiropractic Principles and Techniques. Students intending on practicing as Chiropractors MUST complete the Master Of Chiropractic to gain proficiency, professional recognition and registration in Australia. The master program takes 2 years full time to complete and entrance is granted only to those with a GPA 3.2 or greater in the Bachelor degree. Units in the masters include neurology, spinal orthopaedics, peripheral orthopaedics, radiology, physical rehab, pharmacology, EPT, nutrition, advanced clinical diagnosis, chiropractic principles and techniques etc.

Answer 3

In Canada, specifically at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College:

1)Students are required to have 3-4 years of undergraduate university training to be eligible for chiropractic college

2)Chiropractic students then undergo 4 years of chiropractic college

3)Chiropractic students have the first 3/4 years of their curriculum dedicated mostly to teaching the basic and applied sciences relevant to health care. This is done with 4200 hours of classroom studies in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, cell biology, histology, immunology, epidemiology, biochemistry, clinical nutrition, exercise science, neuroscience, neurophysiology, radiology and radiography, pathology, diagnosis, rehabilitation science, microbiology, orthopedics and toxicopharmacology. These hours also include manipulation training, training for treatment of special populations (children and geriatrics), health promotion, 2 courses in chiropractic philosophy, and 1 course in chiropractic technique systems.

4)The fourth year of studies is a clinical internship either at the campus clinic or at an off-campus clinic.

5)Chiropractic students must pass board regulated exams in order to qualify to be licenced in Canada. These include 3 separate exams, 2 theoretical and 1 practical.

Thus, your basic chiropractic physician graduating in Canada will have at minimum 7-8 years of university schooling.

Answer 4

Prospective chiropractors are required to have a Doctor of Chiropractic degree which is a postgraduate professional degree that takes 4-5 academic years to complete. Admission to D.C. programs requires at least 90 credits of undergraduate education with pre-requisite courses of basic science including physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, psychology and biology. Most chiropractic students earn a bachelor's degree before going onto a chiropractic school.

The average classroom and clinical study hours prior to graduation is about 4800hrs compared to the medical curriculum being 4600hrs. The curriculum includes neuroscience/anatomy, gross anatomy (dissection of human cadaver), physiology, pathology, microbiology, diagnostic imaging (x-ray and MRI), patient assessment, clinical diagnosis, rehabilitation, and multiple chiropractic technique classes. Also chiropractic students get supervised clinical experience with a licensed chiropractor in the last year of a D.C. program.

Doctors of chiropractic must pass national board examinations and become state licensed. Chiropractic colleges also offer post-graduate continuing education programs in specialty fields. This extensive education prepares to become a primary health care provider as well as the primary neuromuscular system specialist.

Answer 5

Chiropractors must be licensed, which requires 2 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion of a 4-year chiropractic college course, and passing scores on national and State examinations.

Answer 6

There is no option of completeing a chiropractic education on-line.

A student in North America should expect to complete 8 years of post-secondary education in order to become a doctor of chiropractic.

In North America:

Before a student can attend a chiropractic college he/she must complete at least 3 years of an undergraduate university degree (eg: bachelor of science). Most students (90%) at chiropractic colleges have completed their full 4 year undergraduate degree. Further, some American States now require that chiropractors have their undergraduate degree in order to qualify for a license to practice.

Following an undergraduate degree, chiropractic college lasts 3 or 4 years, depending on which school you choose to attend. The World Health Organization has stated that to become a doctor of chiropractic a student must attend no less than 4200 hours of schooling in a chiropractic college after their undergraduate degree. Some schools squish this all into 3 years, others spread it over 4 years.

The chiropractic program at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is 4 full-time years and courses include cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, histology, embryology, anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology, immunology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology, nutrition, biomechanics, functional rehab., clinical diagnosis, orthopedics, nutrition, radiography, radiology, research methods, clinical education, ethics and chiropractic principles and techniques in the first two years. The anatomy and neuroanatomy courses include about 200 hours of human cadaver dissection.

The third year involves a little more basic science but primarily the theoretical application of this knowledge.

The fourth year is in a clinical setting as an intern with real-life application of this knowledge. Students treat real patients with musculoskeletal conditions in clinics and/or hospitals to gain hands-on experience in diagnostic, prognostic and treatment skills.

Answer 7

i think eleven years