Chiropractic is a natural, conservative, medication-free, and nonsurgical form of health care concerned primarily with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the nervous system and general health. Practice Analysis of Chiropractic 2010, from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, May 2010
Acceptance to chiropractic school is requires a good academic record:
- Leadership
- Written and oral communication skills
- Research
- Service/Volunteerism
- A working knowledge of the health profession
Students interested in medical school must take the following courses regardless of their major:
| Courses | Recommended | |
| English | FYS 101, ENG 101 | Freshmen Yr |
| General Chemistry with Lab |
CHM 111, CHM 112 | Freshmen Yr |
| General Biology with Lab |
BIO 101, BIO 102 | Freshmen Yr |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab |
CHM 227, CHM 228 | Sophomore Yr |
| Physics with Lab |
PHY 201, PHY 202 | Junior Yr |
| Psychology | 3 semester hours | |
| Social Sciences or Humanities |
15 semester hours |
AP Credit: Most health professional schools do not accept AP credit in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Students with AP credit in a science are highly advised to take the freshman sequence (CHM 111/112, BIO 101/102).
*Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. No grade below 2.00 on a 4.00 scale is acceptable in the chemistry, physics, and biology courses required for admission.
For more information:
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners www.nbce.org
The American Chiropractic Association http://www.acatoday.org
Association of Chiropractic Colleges http://www.chirocolleges.org/
Chiropractic Colleges http://www.chirocolleges.org/prospective_students.html
Additional Links http://www.chirocolleges.org/links.html
New York State Chiropractic Programs are:
D’Youville College http://www.dyc.edu/academics/chiropractic/index.asp
New York Chiropractic College http://www.nycc.edu