Bachelor of Chiropractic
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Your chiropractic journey
Foundation – Year 1
Complete approved basic health science courses at the College or an approved provider.
The College offers the foundation year on campus, providing students with a strong platform for success. This expanded on-campus experience offers increased access to faculty members, personalised guidance, mentorship, and more opportunities to refine the practical skills crucial for excellence in chiropractic practice.
Foundation courses at the College include:
First semester
- Human Biology 1
- Life Sciences 1
- Knowledge management
- Chiropractic Foundations 1
Second semester
- Human Biology 2
- Life sciences 2
- Biomechanical principles
- Chiropractic foundations 2
Year 2
Build on foundational knowledge and get a hands-on experience to develop your technique.
Year 3
Build on your academic knowledge and your chiropractic practice skills.
Year 4
Begin your internship in the Chiropractic Centre and develop practical, communication and business skills.
Year 5
Build confidence and certainty applying the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic in a real-world setting.
Entry requirements
Applicants with secondary education in the last three years:
- Completing Level 3 NCEA or equivalent
- A rank score of at least 200
There are no mandatory subjects you have to take at high school level, although Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health or P.E. are a good base.
You may be eligible for direct entry to the College if you have work or educational experience relevant to the programme. You will need to demonstrate an ability to undertake study at the required level by providing evidence of one of the following:
- 1. Documented evidence of relevant work experience including evidence of reasonable prospect of success; or
- 2. A range of formal or informal completed or partially completed courses demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success.
Applicants may need to complete distance learning foundation courses at Level 3 minimum in basic science based on the evaluation of either of the two (1 or 2) mentioned above.
The foundation requirements pathway will continue to be available for those choosing to complete their requirements with one of the many approved external providers. These include completing five basic health science courses at an undergraduate level and three elective courses.
These prerequisite courses are:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 Credits)
- Biochemistry (15 Credits)
- Biophysics (15 Credits)
- Microbiology (15 Credits)
- Three elective courses (45 Credits)
All 120 credits of prerequisite study must meet NZQA level 5 standards or equivalent.
If you have not completed university level study in basic health sciences, it is important that you first apply to the College for guidance.
If you have completed tertiary study in the science field, we will assess whether these courses meet the foundation requirements for entry to the College and help you find appropriate courses if you need further study. Please send your transcript to our admissions team for guidance.
About the provider
Why Choose Chiropractic?
- Growing Demand: The need for skilled chiropractors is on the rise, offering great job security.
- Diverse Career Opportunities: Whether you want to start your own practice, join a healthcare team, or travel the world, chiropractic offers endless possibilities.
- Make a difference: You’ll learn to understand the human body in profound ways and use your knowledge to promote natural healing and wellness.
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic was established in 1994, located in Mt Wellington Auckland, and is the only chiropractic training institution in New Zealand.
The College offers a state of the art Chiropractic Centre and is home to the Centre for Chiropractic Research, one of the largest chiropractic research centres in the world.
Most students are employed immediately after graduation with many students receiving job offers in their final year of study.
The philosophy of chiropractic is vitalistic in that it acknowledges the body's ability to self-regulate, coordinate and heal. This philosophy guides our curriculum, strategy and culture throughout the College.
The degree - Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic attracts students from all over the world who are looking for a balanced academic and practical programme in an innovative and supportive learning environment.
Our 5 year degree programme is based on a curriculum that is grounded in the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic and informed by the vitalistic understanding that the body has an ability to self-regulate, self-organise and self-heal.
Check out all there is to know here: www.chiropractic.ac.nz