Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), 140 Written English
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 6.0 Overall
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6.0 Writing
6.0 Speaking
6.0 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), 169 Overall
169 Reading
169 Writing
169 Speaking
169 Listening
Pearson Test of English (PTE), 50 Overall
50 Reading
50 Writing
50 Speaking
50 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT), 73 Overall
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18 Writing
18 Speaking
18 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET), C (250-290) Reading
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C (250-290) Listening
Become a qualified healthcare professional with the skills to diagnose and manage pain and disability of the spine and musculoskeletal system.
As a chiropractor, you’ll be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of various disorders involving the musculoskeletal system and related pain syndromes. This course has a well-rounded scientific base combined with the evidence based clinical skills required, so you graduate ready to work.
In this double degree, you will firstly complete a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (3 years), giving you the knowledge you need in human biological sciences and introducing you to chiropractic skills and theory. You then progress on to the Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic (2 years) in which you will learn the skills you need to practice as a primary contact healthcare professional. You must complete both degrees to be eligible for registration and clinical practice.
6 reasons to study Chiropractic Science / Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch
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Study at the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
Be eligible for registration in Australia, New Zealand and many other parts of the world, so you can travel while you work.
Learn in laboratory facilities specifically for chiropractic science, including a human anatomy laboratory.
Gain hands-on experience working in Murdoch’s purpose built, on-campus chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic. You’ll build your professional practice skills while working with real patients and treating a range of different issues so you graduate with the confidence to treat patients when you commence work.
Thinking of running your own business? Get the commercial skills needed to run your own practice through our practice management unit.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
manual therapies for the spine and extremities
differential diagnosis
clinical anatomy, neurology and radiology
rehabilitation and physical therapy
pharmacology and applied nutrition.
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Total credit points: 120
Unit code, Unit name, Credit points
Major, 120 credit points
Required Units, 120 credit points
CHI109, Introduction to Chiropractic, 3
BMS101, Introduction to The Human Body, 3
BSC206, Introduction to Research Methodology and Evidence Based Practice, 3
BSC100, Building Blocks for Science Students, 3
BMS107, Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function, 3
BIO152, Cell Biology, 3
CHI108, Human Anatomy I, 3
CHE140, Fundamentals of Chemistry, 3
CHI288, Human Anatomy IV: Radiographic Anatomy, 3
CHI202, Human Anatomy II, 3
BMS206, Biomedical Physiology, 3
CHI205, Immunology, Genetics and Microbiology, 3
BIO247, Biochemistry, 3
CHI203, Human Anatomy III, 3
CHI293, Physical Examination, 3
CHI247, Clinical Biomechanics, 3
BSC306, Research and Evidence Based Practice, 3
BMS314, Pathological Basis of Disease, 3
CHI354, Chiropractic Skills, 3
CHI335, Diagnosis I, 3
CHI336, Diagnosis II, 3
CHI337, Diagnosis III, 3
CHI338, Technique I, 3
CHI339, Technique II, 3
CHI440, Clinical Radiology, 3
CHI456, Differential Diagnosis, 3
CHI402, Pharmacology, 3
CHI485, Preclinical Practicum 1, 3
CHI486, Preclinical Practicum 2, 3
CHI448, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy I, 3
CHI441, Radiography: Principles and Positioning, 3
CHI449, Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy II, 3
CHI404, Nutrition, 3
CHI403, Mental Health Issues in Chiropractic Care, 3
CHI499, Clinical Practicum, 12
CHI467, Ethics, Jurisprudence and Professional Practice Management, 3
CHI401, Public Health, 3
You’ll graduate with the internationally recognised qualifications you need to become a registered healthcare professional in Australia and other countries.
Careers could include:
Registered Chiropractor in private practice
Academic work in the tertiary education sector
Researcher within a University setting or private facility
Consultant to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) health policy panels and regulatory bodies.
Professional recognition
With a degree accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA), you will be eligible for registration in Australia, New Zealand and many other parts of the world.
For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
