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Graduate Diploma of Chiropractic Science

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Overview

This program is part of a combined number of degrees which, together, lead to entry into the Master of Chiropractic, which is the professional degree for licensure as a chiropractic. The Graduate Diploma prepares students for entry into the professional Master of Chiropractic degree by building on undergraduate basic science knowledge with studies in the fields of neuropathology, musculoskeletal pathology and radiography. It also prepares students for entry into the clinical Masters program by studies in basic chiropractic science and technique.

Key features

  • Key features of the program include: development of psychomotor skills, problem based clinical studies, applied anatomy and clinical pathology.

Minimum course duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Graduates of human or health science degrees with substantial studies in anatomy and physiology wanting to enter the Master of Chiropractic program. 

Course fee

AUD $14,568.00 p.a. This is the Course Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with relevant major.

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

No work experience required.

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points 24
Minimum number of credit points at 300 to 500 level 12
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

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

100 level Credit Points
Required CHIR211 Chiropractic 1 6
Required CHIR311 Chiropractic 2 6
Required HLTH304 Radiographic Physics, Practice and Protection 3
Required HLTH311 Special Interest Seminar 3
Required HLTH317 Principles in Health and Disease 3 3
Required HLTH333 Clinical Diagnosis 3
Total credit points required to satisfy this graduate diploma 24

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Career Opportunities

Once graduates complete the Master of Chiropractic program they are fully qualified chiropractors who can work in a number of areas including:

  • private practice
  • chiropractic sports medicine
  • occupational health and safety
  • rehabilitation
  • consultancies in allied health areas

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

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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

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This course is NOT available for Session 2 2012


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