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Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

ATAR/Course cut-off 
80.25

This information is for local students.
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Overview

Chiropractors recognise how the structure of the body can affect our health. They use spinal adjustments and physical manipulation to assist the body to heal. 

In this degree you'll study anatomical, physiological and biomedical sciences. You'll master a range of chiropractic diagnostic and manipulative skills and undertake a clinical placement as part of your degree.

Chiropractic Science will give you a strong scientific understanding of areas such as human anatomy, physiology, microbiology, histology and pathology. Chiropractic facilities include using the new Macquarie University Hospital for anatomy study.

Key features

  • Designed to allow you entry into the Master of Chiropractic, which will fulfil your professional registration as a Chiropractor. 
  • Put your skills into practice with clinical placements during your degree.
  • The Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Master of Chiropractic were the first professional chiropractic degrees to be offered by any public university in the world.

Minimum course duration

3 years full-time / equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

UAC Code

300470

Suitable for

If you're interested in science and health and are looking to enter the Masters in Chiropractic in order to work as an accredited Chiropractor. Or if you are interested in other health care fields which utilise scientific and diagnostic knowledge.

HECS Course fee

AUD $6,690.00 p.a. This is an Average Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

  • HSC Mathematics (recommended)
  • HSC Chemistry (recommended)
  • HSC Biology (recommended)
  • HSC Physics (recommended)
  • Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the recommended prior knowledge.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points for the degree 72
Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above 48
Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above 18
Completion of a designated People unit to be selected from outside the Faculty of Science
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree

100 level Credit Points
Required CHIR113 Chiropractic Sciences 1 3
Required CHIR114 Chiropractic Sciences 2 3
Required HLTH108 Anatomical Sciences 1: Introduction 3
Required HLTH109 Anatomical Sciences 2: Anatomy of Limbs and Back 3
Required BIOL108 Human Biology 3
Required BIOL115 The Thread of Life 3
Required CBMS103 Organic and Biological Chemistry 3
200 level Credit Points
Required CHIR213 Chiropractic Sciences 3 3
Required CHIR214 Chiropractic Sciences 4 3
Required HLTH213 Anatomical Sciences 3: Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Trunk 3
Required HLTH214 Anatomical Sciences 4: Neuroanatomy 3
Required HLTH215 Principles in Health and Disease 1 3
Required BIOL257 Neurophysiology 3
Required BIOL247 Systems Physiology 3
Required CBMS223 Biochemistry 3
Required either HLTH200 Contemporary Health Issues
or ANTH202 Illness and Healing 3
300 level Credit Points
Capstone CHIR316 C Chiropractic Science 6 3
Required HLTH333 Clinical Diagnosis 3
Required HLTH306 Research Methods for Health Sciences 3
Required HLTH316 Principles in Health and Disease 2 3
Required HLTH317 Principles in Health and Disease 3 3
Required HLTH304 Radiographic Physics, Practice and Protection 3
Required CHIR315 Chiropractic Science 5 3
Balance of credit points required (Electives) 3
Total credit points required to satisfy this degree 72

Notes

  • Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

  • chiropractic sports medicine
  • consultancies in allied health areas
  • health insurance assessment
  • medico-legal advising
  • occupational health and safety
  • private practice
  • rehabilitation
  • research and teaching

Accreditation

To practise within Australia, graduates are required to be registered with the National Registration Board. For students enrolled in the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science at Maquarie University, the Master of Chiropractic (two years full-time) will also need to be completed. Once both degrees are completed then graduates can obtain a licence to practise as a chiropractic practitioner. The combined program has national and international recognition.

Employers

The majority of chiropractors are self employed in private
practice. Other opportunities include positions in teaching and
research in health care related fields.

Profiles

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Our Students

Sarah Somerset, Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

"A degree in chiropractic science when completed including masters, offers a gateway into preventive medicine through holistic patient-focused health care. Macquarie University is well respected and recommended by chiropractic students around the world. The tutors are kind, approachable and have fantastic skills which they willingly share with the students to encourage them to get the most from each subject, to do their best, and become the best practitioners
they can be for the future. After I graduate in 2014 from the Master of Chiropractic, I plan to work and travel around the world before opening my own practice, where I aim to make a difference to every patient I treat."

 

Our Graduates

 
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Our Expertise

Dr Michael Swain, Lecturer in Chiropractic

Before his appointment as a lecturer in Chiropractic, Michael was a Chiropractor in private practice and a Master of Philosophy
candidate at the University. His area of research at Macquarie is sports injury epidemiology. In addition to lecturing, Michael also
works with a community based Rugby Union Club where he observes sports injury trends with the intention of mitigating sports
injury risks.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie?

Macquarie offers an outstanding learning experience. We are recognised across the country and around the globe for our innovative curriculum and unique campus environment.

Education is about far more than classroom learning. At Macquarie, you'll graduate with outstanding technical skills as well as the ability to think critically and develop personal views. We prepare you for the world beyond university.

Learning environment

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Life on campus

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Overseas opportunities

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Flexible study options

Macquarie makes it easy to balance work, study, family and social commitments while benefiting from a quality education.

Contact us

Faculty of Science

Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au
www.chiro.mq.edu.au 

Apply

Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

To study this degree, apply through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC).

Apply

1. Select your UAC Code:

300470

2. Go to the UAC website and select “Apply". This link will open in a new window. 

Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures. 

Student Services and Amenities Fee from 1 January 2012 to 30 June 2012

In accordance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Bill 2010, passed on 11 October 2011, a Student Services and Amenities fee will be charged to students enrolled in 2012 according to the schedule shown below for the first half of the year.

Eligible students who do not wish to pay the fee upfront to the University, can request assistance from the Commonwealth and defer the fee through a new element of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) known as SA-HELP. The SA-HELP Commonwealth Assistance Form will be available via eStudent in early 2012. 

Student Cohort Study Load * Macquarie Payment Due Date Incurral Date
(Final date for payment or submission of SA-HELP form)
 Amount 
Domestic, Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Non Award students at North Ryde Campus Full Time 24 February 2012 31 March 2012 $131
Domestic, Undergraduate Postgraduate & Non Award students at North Ryde campus Part Time 24 February 2012 31 March 2012 $70
International students and MGSM students (Fee not charged in 2012, as they agreed to their 2012 fees before the new legislation was introduced). - - - $0
Offshore, ICMS, City Campus, fully external & OUA students
(Fee not charged at all, as they do not have access to the full range of services provided at the main campus).
- - - $0

* 'Full Time' means a study load of at least 75% of the normal full time student load from 1 January to 30 June 2012

More information is available in the relevant MQ Announcement.

SA-HELP

Eligible students who do not wish to pay the fee up front may defer the fee to the Australian Taxation Office by completing the SA-HELP Commonwealth Assistance Form which will be available in eStudent from 9 January 2012, (My Finances tab or My Offer tab). This form must be completed and submitted including your tax file number by the incurral date at the latest. However, to avoid receiving a fee sanction, it is recommended the form is completed and submitted by Macquarie’s payment due date per schedule above.

The form can be found in the MY OFFER or the MY FINANCES tab in eStudent by following the steps below:

Step 1: Click on the *'Submit Commonwealth Assistance Form*' heading.
Step 2: Click on *'Enter a New Commonwealth Assistance Form'*  highlighting the button for your current course.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom of the page and select 'Choose a different form'
Step 4: Select *'Request for SA HELP'* against form."

Eligible students are defined as:
  • Australian citizens
  • permanent residents with humanitarian visas.

Charging of Student Services & Amenities Fees(SSAF)

The Student Services & Amenities Fee will be loaded into students’ accounts in eStudent/My Finances for Session 1 on 21 February 2012 to allow for changes of units during the enrolment period.

Students who enrol after Macquarie University’s due date must pay their SSAF payment on the day they enrol if they intend to pay up front.

If a student changes their full/part-time study load after 21 February an adjustment will be required to the initial fee charged.

Payments or submission of SA-HELP forms must be made in accordance with the schedule above.

If you are approved for SA-HELP your debt will be transferred from eStudent to the ATO approximately two weeks after the incurral date.(31/3/12 for Session 1)

Future study periods

This website will be updated with information for future study periods as appropriate.

For further information on the Student Services & Amenities Fee please visit the Australian Government website at: http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/StudyAssist/HELPpayingMyFees