Program Overview

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 Science in 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.

3 reasons to study a combined degree in Chiropractic Science and Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch

• Five-star rating for learning resources for health services and support by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
• Study at the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
• 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.

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