Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Chiropractic
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 600
Subject Area
  • Health » Rehabilitation Therapies » Chiropractic and Osteopathy
Strategic Purpose Statement
The programme aims to provide an inspired educational programme that graduates chiropractic leaders committed to the highest standards of professional excellence in the philosophy, science, and the art of chiropractic. Graduates will be leaders within their communities exemplifying the College's core values; Gratitude, Integrity, Vision, Excellence and Love in all they do.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to:
* Demonstrate chiropractic excellence in all aspects of chiropractic care with an evidence-informed focus.
* Are professional in everything they do.
* Eloquently communicate and demonstrate the principles of chiropractic and contribute to the health of their communities.
* Have a high degree of emotional intelligence and resilience.
* Commit to continuous personal and professional development.
* Willingly collaborate to achieve the best outcomes
Education pathways
Further study in health or neuroscience.
Employment pathways
Graduates are eligible to register as chiropractors or sit registration exams both nationally and internationally. The majority will be chiropractic practitioners, but some may choose to go into further education and the bachelor's degree qualifies them to continue their studies in advanced degrees in health or neuroscience if they wish to go onto research.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
* University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or * Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Head of School of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or * At the discretion of the Head of School, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study. * RANK score of 200 based on your top 80 credits or equivalent * essay score; * interview/s score. The College may be satisfied that an applicant meets English language standards with the following: * If English is the applicant's first language, or. * If the applicant has a New Zealand university entrance qualification, or. * If the applicant has an overseas university entrance qualification from a country where the main language is English and the main language of instruction and assessment for the qualification is English, or. * If the applicant is 20 years or older and is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. * The applicant provides a valid IELTS certificate. The standard of English Language competence that the College requires is, or is equivalent to, an Academic IELTS overall score of 7.0, with no individual language skill under 6.5
Education Organisation The New Zealand Chiropractic Education Trust Board
Developed By The New Zealand Chiropractic Education Trust Board
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number PC3163
Status Current
Created 2003-08-14 12:13:28.0
Last Reviewed 2023-05-30 14:11:48.0
Next Review 2028-05-30 00:00:00.0
Content
The programme covers Principles and Practice of Chiropractic, Basic Science, Chiropractic Clinical Science, Behavioural and Social Sciences and Ethics.

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