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Masters of Chiropractic

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

Excluding general studies. For entry to gateway year all A levels are accepted. Entry directly into year 1, we require grades BBB or above to include Biology/Human Biology.

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:15,P:15

in a relevant subject for gateway. For entry directly into year 1, we require at least 30 credits at Distinction with Distinctions in every Biology unit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

with 15 or above at Higher Level for gateway year For entry directly into year 1, we require an overall grade of 34 to include Higher Level Biology at a grade of 5 or above and one other science subject at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

For Gateway entry. Year 1 entry we require grades H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 or above to include Biology and one other science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

in any subject for gateway year. For entry directly into year 1, we require grades DDD or above in a relevant subject with a significant proportion of human biology and physiology units.

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C

for entry to Gateway year. For entry directly into year 1, we require grades AABBB or above to include Biology and one other science subject preferably at Advanced Higher level

T Level

M

Gateway (Yr 0 ) entry Merit Year 1 entry - Science / Healthcare Science Merit or above with Grade B in B1 Core Exams

UCAS Tariff

96-120

Foundation/Gateway Entry (Yr0) 96 UCAS tariff points Year 1 entry 120 UCAS tariff points

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About this course


Course option

5years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Chiropractic

Our hands-on undergraduate course has been designed to equip you with all the relevant theory, practical skills, and clinical experience that you'll need in order to become a competent chiropractor. That means from day one you’ll be building up clinical experience with real patient observations and case studies. In your final year of study you’ll be treating real patients under supervision in our large on-site teaching clinic which sees over 50,000 patients a year.

Our full-time course is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the European Council on Chiropractic Education. Visit our accreditation's page for full details.

During your study you’ll also make use of our specialised clinical imaging facilities, and come face to face with real human anatomy at our dedicated prosection facility. There are practical classes and lab sessions where you can learn and practice your diagnostic and therapeutic skills with our tutors on hand to help. Your study will be split between lectures, labs and classes along with directed and self-directed study and clinical observations.

Be ready to get involved. The sooner you get into the clinic and start learning patient management methods like manipulation, soft tissue techniques and active rehabilitation, the more you will develop your practice. Being in a real life chiropractic environment will prepare you for your career, treating patients with musuloskeletal disorders and developing your practical skills, confidence and employability. The Master of Chiropractic degrees' integrated learning method will keep your brain active, learning multiple subjects at once with an emphasis on clinical application.

With engaging lectures and tutorials on offer, you’ll be learning from some of the global leaders in the field. You’ll get access to our Virtual Learning Environment, which is full of interactive online learning opportunities such as videos, quizzes and self-study lessons to help you in your studies. Of course, there are also practical classes and lab sessions where you can learn and practice your diagnostic and therapeutic skills with our tutors who are always on hand to help.

Modules

Year 0 (Foundation year) Units: Introduction to Cellular and Tissue Physiology. Human Physiology. Reflective Work-based Learning.
Introduction to Clinical Healthcare. Introduction to Health Research. Academic Skills for Higher Education. Foundations in Chiropractic

Year 1 Units: Clinical Chiropractic I. Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning I. Professionalism & Psychology. Human Structure and Function I. Human Structure and Function II. Public Health & Health Promotion

Year 2 Units: Clinical Chiropractic II. Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning II. Diagnosis I. Diagnosis II. Human Structure and Function III. Human Dysfunction.

Year 3 Units: Clinical Management I. Clinical Management II. Auxiliary Therapeutics. Special Populations. Medical Imaging and Radiology. Interprofessional & Collaborative Practice Students completing year 3 will also need to successfully complete the Clinic Entrance Qualifying Examination in order to progress into the final year of the programme.

Year 4 Units: Clinical Practice and Placement. Marketing and Small Business (optional unit)*. Professionalism & Social Responsibility. Clinical Research Methods. Research Placement (optional unit)*. *Students must take one of the optional units

Assessment methods

You’ll be assessed through a combination of:

Examinations
Coursework
Practical Assessment
Group projects
Reflective reports
Case reports
Logbook/portfolio

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,560
per year
International
£16,560
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

AECC University College

Department:

Chiropractic

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45%
Chiropractic

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60%
Staff make the subject interesting
68%
Staff are good at explaining things
51%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
76%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

71%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
68%
Course specific equipment and facilities
18%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

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Staff value students' opinions
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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

62%
UK students
38%
International students
57%
Male students
43%
Female students
98%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

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C
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