Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic

Become a qualified healthcare professional with the skills to diagnose and manage pain and disability of the spine and musculoskeletal system.

As a chiropractor, you'll be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of various disorders involving the musculoskeletal system and related pain syndromes. This course has a well-rounded scientific base combined with the evidence based clinical skills required, so you graduate ready to work.

In this double degree, you will firstly complete a Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science (3 years), giving you the knowledge you need in human biological sciences and introducing you to chiropractic skills and theory. You then progress on to the Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic (2 years) in which you will learn the skills you need to practice as a primary contact healthcare professional. You must complete both degrees to be eligible for registration and clinical practice.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Chiropractic Science and Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating for learning resources for health services and support by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
2. Study at the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
3. Gain hands-on experience working in Murdoch's purpose built, on-campus chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic. You'll build your professional practice skills while working with real patients and treating a range of different issues so you graduate with the confidence to treat patients when you commence work.

What you'll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• Manual therapies for the spine and extremities
• Differential diagnosis
• Clinical anatomy, neurology and radiology
• Rehabilitation and physical therapy
• Pharmacology and applied nutrition

Your future career

You'll graduate with the internationally recognised qualifications you need to become a registered healthcare professional in Australia and other countries. Careers could include:

• Registered Chiropractor in private practice
• Academic work in the tertiary education sector
• Researcher within a University setting or private facility
• Consultant to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) health policy panels and regulatory bodies

At Murdoch University, excellence in patient care and public safety are central to our Chiropractic program. Our curriculum and clinical placements emphasise safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care, ensuring our students are fully competent and uphold the highest standards upon graduation. We commit to the highest levels of training and compliance, preparing graduates who are skilled and dedicated to patient welfare and public safety.

International student availability

Please note that International students must commence in Semester 1 and cannot apply for Semester 2.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Chiropractic

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course are eligible for registration with the Chiropractic Board of Australia and are also eligible for registration in New Zealand.

Graduates from Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) accredited educational institutions may be eligible to sit registration examinations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world in accordance with the laws and requirements of each individual country and/or jurisdiction.

International students should note that if they intend to seek work in Australia after graduation, that there is a registration requirement for minimum English language competency of IELTS Band 7.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• ATAR results (if available)
• STAT results (if applicable)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC

Recommended documents (if applicable)

• Change of name documentation
• Marriage certificate
• Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

• Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
  
  
  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
• GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information:
  
  
  • GTE Form 2
  • Personal Statement (SOP)
  • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
• A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

• A copy of your visa documents (if available)
• A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
• Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
• Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
• Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing