Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
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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.
Student amenities fee
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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).
Work experience requirements
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
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
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.
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
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
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 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.
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