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Bachelor of Chiropractic Science - Macquarie University

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Course Information:
College: College of Science and Technology
Division: Divison of Environmental and Life Sciences
Department(s): Department of Health and Chiropractic
Area Of Study: Medical, Health, Speech and Hearing and Chiropractic Studies
Course Type: Undergraduate
Degree Type: Bachelor Degree
CRICOS Code: 028866G
Key Features:
Chiropractic is the third largest healing profession today. Chiropractors recognise the importance of body structures and how they affect our health. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to assist the inherent recuperative powers of the body in the restoration and the maintanence of health. They use a range of diagnostic tools including X-ray. Graduates from this program will not be registered as Chiropractors without the completion of the 2 year Master of Chiropractic. 
Suitable For:
For those who wish to gain a tertiary qualification in Chiropractic Science. Professional registration requires completion of the Master of Chiropractic ( 2 years full time study). 
Career Opportunities:
It is regarded as a solid health science degree that is useful for any health-related vocation based on a strong science and anatomy background.  
Requirements - 2009 :
Entry Requirements: It is advisable to have a sound knowledge (2 unit or equivalent) of chemistry, biology and mathematics.
Course Quota: No
Work Experience Requirements: No work experience required.
English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section
  • TOEFL (paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE
  • TOEFL (computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing
  • TOEFL (internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking
Course Entry Rank: 80

Course Commences: Semester 1 (February), 2009
Study Options: Full-Time
Minimum Course Duration: 3 Years
Minimum Course Credit Points: 0
Confirmed Per Credit Point Fee*: $912.00
Estimated Annual Fee*: $21,888.00
Annual Fee Notes: Fee based on 24 credit points in the first year.
Location: North Ryde (Sydney)
Subjects Per Year: More than 8
Notes: On completion of the Bachelor of Chiropractic Science students are eligible to enter the Master of Chiropractic. The Master of Chiropractic is required for professional status and registration as a Chiropractor.

* This is a proposed fee only and is subject to change.For courses of more than one year’s duration: For units completed in 2009, the 2009 fee will apply. For units completed in 2010 (or 2011, depending on the duration of the course), you will pay the fee approved for the 2010 (or 2011) academic year respectively.

For students commencing in semester two, 2009: the 2009 fee listed will apply for your first semester of study only. The fee approved for 2010 will take effect from semester one, 2010.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AU$), unless otherwise stated.
Sample Program:

This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study.

YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL108 Human Biology
BIOL115 The Thread of Life
CBMS101 Introductory Chemistry A
CBMS103 Introductory Chemistry B*
HLTH107 Introduction to Human Anatomy
CHIR103 Chiropractic Principles and Skills 1A
CHIR104 Chiropractic Principles and Skills 1B
CHIR133 Introductory Histology*
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS)
PHYS159 Concepts in the Physical Sciences
YEAR 2 (CORE UNITS)
CHIR201 Chiropractic Principles and Skills IIA*
CHIR202 Chiropractic Principles and Skills IIB*
HLTH204 Radiation Physics & Protection*
HLTH207 Pathology 1*
HLTH208 Pathology 2*
BIOL246 Human Physiology*
CBMS223 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I*
HLTH209 Clinical Anatomy 1*
HLTH210 Clinical Anatomy 2*
YEAR 3 (CORE UNITS)
BIOL357 Physiology I*
BIOL358 Physiology II*
CHIR301 Chiropractic Principles and Skills IIIA*
CHIR302 Chiropractic Principles and Skills IIIB*
HLTH303 Differential Diagnosis*
HLTH305 Medical Microbiology*
HLTH306 Research Methods for Health Sciences*
HLTH307 Clinical Anatomy 3*
HLTH308 Clinical Anatomy 4*

 
 

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