CB77 Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic)

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure

Core Structure

Number of units: 24 Total credit points: 144

Students seeking to complete the program in 2 calendar years must qualify for exemption from each of the following 6 courses: Science Communication, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Human Body Systems 1 and 2, Macromolecules and Cell Function, and Physics for Health Sciences, and be prepared to add Introduction to Chiropractic in Term 1 and Professional Practice in Term 2 in their first year of study. See "Recognition of Prior Learning" below.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1
CHEM11041 Chemistry for the Life Sciences
CHIR11001 Foundations of Chiropractic Practice 1
SCIE11023 Scientific Research Fundamentals
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMED19010 Macromolecules and Cell Function
BMSC11002 Human Body Systems 2
MEDI11002 Physics for Health Sciences
MEDI11004 Professional Practice
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC12007 Neurological Physiology & Measurement
CHIR12001 Chiropractic Assessment of the Spine
MBIO12013 Microbiology for Health Care
MEDI12008 Foundations of Radiation Science
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOH12008 Human Pathophysiology
CHIR12002 Neuroanatomy and Systemic Pathology
CHIR12003 Low Back Presentations in Chiropractic Practice
NUTR19001 Nutrition
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHIR13001 Clinical Skills – Neurology and Orthopaedics
CHIR13002 Head and Neck Presentations in Chiropractic Practice
PHRM19001 Pharmacology and Toxicology
PMSC12003 Special Populations in Paramedic Practice
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHIR13003 Integrated Clinical Skills
CHIR13004 Integrated Diagnosis and Management
PSYC11009 Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy