Information for Students Interested in a Career in Chiropractic Medicine

You can find more information about the doctorate in chiropractic at the Council on Chiropractic Education website. Click here

A Listing of the accredited programs in chiropractic can be found at the CCE website. Click here

What are the prerequisites for entry into a program in CHIROPRACTIC?

To be competitive for entry into a professional program in chiropractic, students must complete an undergraduate degree, complete a specified set of prerequisites and obtain hours in the field working with physical therapy professionals. There are some 3/2 programs available where a student can apply without the undergraduate degree. To meet the requirements for a number of programs, students complete:

• general chemistry series (Chem 121, 122, 123),
• organic chemistry (10 credits from Chem 351-355)
• physics (10 credits which can include biomechanics or kinesiology) (Physics 114, 115, KIN 311, 312)
• anatomy and physiology (Bio 348, 349),
• microbiology optional (Bio 345/346 or 245),
• statistics (Math 240 or KIN 307), and
• some psychology (Psych 101 and Psych 230 or 250)

A summary of the prerequisites for chiropractic programs in the country can be found in the document below. Download this into your computer. This information is updated every other year so check the CCE web site for the most recent prerequisites.

Summary of Prerequisite Courses for Chiropractic Programs (Updated February 2007)

If your question isn't answered here, please contact Kathy.Knutzen@wwu.edu.