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Chiropractic Medicine Requirements

  • The practice of chiropractic medicine focuses on the relationship between structure, primarily of the spine, and function, as coordinated by the nervous system, and how that relationship affects the reservation and restoration of health.
  • There is no particular major required to enter chiropractic training although a strong background in science is highly recommended. It is the applicant's responsibility to research each school and review recommended coursework in addition to verifying the prerequisites listed below. Application dates and deadlines may vary.
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree is strongly encouraged. No entrance exam is required.
  • Additional recommended coursework includes Anatomy and Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Biochemistry.

Helpful Resources

  • Association of Chiropractic Colleges
    www.chirocolleges.org
  • Council on Chiropractic Education
    www.cce-usa.org
  • American Chiropractic Association
    www.acatoday.org/

 

 Courses                                              U of M Course  Actual minimum semester hours required
by all Chiropractic Colleges   
General Biology BIOL 1110/1111
BIOL 1120/1121
8
General Chemistry CHEM 1110/1111
CHEM 1120/1121
8
Organic Chemistry CHEM 3310/3301
CHEM 3511/3501
8
General Physics PHYS 2010/2011
PHYS 2020/2021
8
English Composition ENGL 1010
ENGL 1020
6
Psychology PSYC 1030 3
Social Sciences and Humanities Courses in ANTH, ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI, ART, ENGL, MUS, PHIL, RLGN, and
Foreign Languages
15