Successful completion of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic will equip you with the knowledge and clinical skills to meet the competencies required by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia and therefore apply for registration as a chiropractor in Australia. This course is designed as an extended (6 term) Masters to maximise clinical learning, which is largely undertaken in approved chiropractic clinics in the community and complemented by the availability of theoretical content by distance learning. Training in the process of reaching a logical diagnosis, planning a patient’s treatment and assessing the effectiveness of that therapeutic intervention is an essential skill that will run across all 6 terms.
As a graduate, you will be a practice ready, competent chiropractor with diagnostic skills that will be able to be applied in a professional, ethical and lawful manner. You will be required to demonstrate leadership within the health care sector, be an effective problem solver, and be able to communicate to consumers of chiropractic and related disciplines for the ultimate benefit of the health of the community.
Opportunities may be available for international placement, regional and rural health engagement, and indigenous health care.
The Master of Clinical Chiropractic provides a pathway for registration as a Chiropractor in Australia.
Opportunities for employment include employment in private practice, sports medicine, occupational health and safety, rehabilitation and other allied health fields.
Duration | 2 years full-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | MClinChiropr |
AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Extended) |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Successful completion of a three year, six term equivalent undergraduate chiropractic course accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).
While the CQUniversity Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) is specifically sequenced for optimal articulation, other accredited bachelor courses will be considered.
Students not born in Australia are required to meet an English Language prerequisite by:
- an acadmeic IELTS completed within the last 2 years (from the term you are applying to start) with a minimum achievement of 7.0 in each band and overall; or
- a secondary or university qualification which is not more than 5 years old (from the term you are applying for entry in to) with a satisfactory level of achievement of at least 2 years in duration from Australia.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
CHIR20002 - Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic |
CHIR20013 - Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic |
CHIR20003 - Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic |
CHIR20006 - Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic |
CHIR20009 - Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic |
CHIR20011 - Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 84 |
2023 | 77 |
2022 | 77 |
2021 | 98 |
2020 | 94 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks and are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course.
Health requirements for this course are recommended only, and not mandatory. These include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) as a recommendation only to the following diseases: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening.
Mandatory security requirements include an Australian Federal Police clearance and working with children check.
Other mandatory requirements include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, and other training modules.
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 18 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Students are required to have the following diagnostic instruments on their person for use whilst completing their clinical placement throughout the course:
Prior to commencement of this course, students are required to meet a range of specified pre-clinical conditions.
Year 1 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20001 | Advanced Clinical Neurology and Diagnosis | |
CHIR20002 | Clinical Practice 1 | |
MEDS21003 | Medical Science Research Project 1 |
Year 1 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20004 | Extraspinal Articulations | |
CHIR20005 | Diagnostic Imaging | |
CHIR20003 | Clinical Practice 2 |
Year 1 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20008 | Psychosocial Dimensions of Practice | |
CHIR20007 | Diagnostic Imaging 2 | |
CHIR20006 | Clinical Practice 3 |
Year 2 - Term 1 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20010 | Advanced Clinical Development 1 | |
CHIR20009 | Clinical Practice 4 | |
CHIR20016 | Applied Nutrition and Pharmacology |
Year 2 - Term 2 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20012 | Advanced Clinical Development 2 | |
CHIR20011 | Clinical Practice 5 | |
CHIR20015 | Techniques and Related Research |
Year 2 - Term 3 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
CHIR20014 | Advanced Clinical Development 3 | |
CHIR20013 | Clinical Practice 6 | |
MEDS21006 | Medical Science Research Project 2 |
Work-Integrated Learning (Clinical Placement) in the Masters of Clinical Chiropractic
Prior to being approved for observation and placement in a clinic external to the University, the student must provide evidence of:
Current National Police Check (not older than 3 years);
Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate that includes CPR;
Current Working with Children Check ("Blue Card");
Successful completion of Cultural Awareness training.
All students commencing CC71 Master of Clinical Chiropractic course are identified by the University to the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency and automatically become Registered Student Chiropractors, if not already registered. Students are required to comply at all times with the requirements and responsibilities of being a Registered Student Chiropractor with a focus on patient and public safety.
Equipment Requirements:
Students are required to have the following diagnostic instruments on their person for use whilst completing their clinical placement throughout the course:
a reflex hammer
a thermometer
a sphygmomanometer
a stethoscope
a pen torch