Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C.

For descriptions of this profession, see: What is Chiropractic section of the  or 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

Typical chiropractic programs are 4 years.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Schools may require English, cell biology, genetics, math, social sciences, humanities and/or other courses. Check directly with those schools and the .

SUGGESTED COURSES
1 Year of General Biology Biology 101
Molecules, Genes and Cells
Biology 102
Evolution, Organisms & Ecology
 
1 Year of General Chemistry Chemistry 130
Structure & Properties of Inorganic Compounds w/ Lab
Chemistry 170
Stoichiometric Calculations
Chemistry 260
Thermodynamics, Equilibrium & Kinetics w/ Lab
1 Year Organic Chemistry Chemistry 120
Structure & Properties of Organic Molecules w/ Lab
Chemistry 310
Enzyme Mechanics
 
1 Year Physics Physics 120
Principles of Physics I w/ Lab
Physics 130
Principles of Physics II w/ Lab
 
1 Semester Biochemistry Chemistry 240
Structure & Function of Biomolecules w/ Lab
   
Introductory Psychology  Psychology 100
Introductory Psychology
   

APPLICATION TIMELINE

For admittance directly after É«ºüÈë¿Ú: Prerequisite courses completed by the end of senior year; although, preference may be given to applicants who complete the required courses sooner. Apply during the fall semester of senior year.

APPLICATION SERVICE

Chiropractic Centralized Application Service (ChrioCAS)

STANDARDIZED TEST

Many chiropractic schools do not require any standardized test for admission. However, depending on the school the Chiropractic College Aptitude Test (CCAT) may be required.

Chiropractic College Aptitude Test (CCAT): Take after biology, all chemistry, physics and mathematics courses are completed.

The CCAT has 100 multiple choice questions. The test takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. Register for the CCAT through the Enrollment Office at a chiropractic college. You receive your scores immediately upon completion of the test. 

Free and low-cost preparation materials:

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

General:

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 765-658-4622, OR EMAIL HUBBARD@DEPAUW.EDU

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