Program Overview

Chiropractic MSci (Hons)

Overview

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Course Structure

Year 1 Core Modules

• Clinical Anatomy for Chiropractic Practice
  • Gain a foundation of functional anatomical knowledge and biomechanical principles, which underpin normal movement and the neuromusculoskeletal components of clinical chiropractic practice.
• Clinical Imaging for Chiropractic Practice
  • Introduced to the scientific theory underpinning the practice of radiography, including radiation physics, radiation protection, and the theoretical aspects of producing and reviewing radiographic images of normal anatomy and the joints and spine.
• Clinical Neuroanatomy for Chiropractic Practice
  • Gain a foundation of clinical neuroanatomy knowledge which underpins normal movement and the neuromusculoskeletal components of clinical chiropractic practice.
• Clinical Physiology for Chiropractic Practice
  • The basic processes, principles, and concepts of human physiology and pathophysiology, organisation of the body and body systems relevant to clinical practice introduced and the principles underpinning maintenance of homeostasis explored.
• Foundations Skills for Chiropractic Practice 1
  • Introduced to core clinical and professional skills which include; effective communication, working with and understanding the role of the chiropractor and other healthcare professionals.
• Foundations Skills for Chiropractic Practice 2
  • Builds upon knowledge and skills identified within the Foundation Skills for Chiropractic Practice 1 module and enables you to develop an understanding of your profession-specific role within health care.

Year 2 Core Modules

• Chiropractic Management of the Lower Quadrant across the Lifespan
  • Develop knowledge understanding and skills in chiropractic manipulative and manual therapy approaches to the assessment and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions and disorders of the lower quadrant.
• Chiropractic Management of the Upper Quadrant across the Lifespan
  • Develop knowledge understanding and skills in chiropractic manipulative and manual therapy approaches to the assessment and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal dysfunctions and disorders of the upper quadrant.
• Clinical Neurology for Chiropractic Practice
  • Build on the knowledge developed in the Neuroanatomy for Chiropractic Practice module, and examine neurological impairment and dysfunction.
• Evidence-based Concepts for Contemporary Chiropractic Practice
  • Introduced to the differing research approaches and methodologies underpinning the evidence supporting practice and practice development.
• Health Wellbeing and Lifestyle Issues in Chiropractic Practice
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle issues for patient-centred chiropractic practice.
• Pathology for Chiropractic Practice
  • Develop knowledge of pathology and explore clinical reasoning required for diagnostics and therapeutics.

Year 3 Core Modules

• Chiropractic Case Management in Special Populations
  • Enhance clinical skills and expand on clinical reasoning skills and abilities in specialist populations with specific focus on paediatric management and chiropractic in sport injury management.
• Complex Case Management in Chiropractic Practice
  • Enhance clinical skills and expand on clinical reasoning skills and abilities, and build on the assessment, diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation skills developed through the earlier modules to develop management approaches to clients with problems of increasing complexity.
• Current Approaches to Pain Management
  • Introduced to the contemporary understanding of pain science and current approaches to pain assessment and management.
• Designing Research Projects in Chiropractic Practice
  • Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to design and manage a primary or secondary research that is relevant to chiropractic practice.
• Functional Movement and Exercise in Chiropractic Practice
  • Build on the clinical management approaches available to chiropractors in the holistic management of movement and movement dysfunction.

Final-year Core Modules

• Leading and Managing in Chiropractic Practice
  • Assist you to lead and manage within post-qualifying contemporary health care practice.
• Major Project for Chiropractic Studies
  • Carry out a piece of research and complete a research paper.
• Professional Chiropractic Practice
  • Consolidate and develop your clinical reasoning and practical skills in the skills laboratory and in a practice environment.

How You Learn

• Learning structure: Around 50% of your learning is theory based and 50% is practical.
• Blended learning approach: Theory is delivered through teacher and student-led activities, including lectures, discussions, group activities, seminar presentations, tutorials, skills workshops, experiential learning, simulations, service user-focused activities, and e-learning.
• Diverse placement experiences: We have pioneered formal and structured placement experiences in a range of healthcare environments, including hospital and community/private clinic settings.
• International experiences: We send students on international mobility trips to Malaysia and Chile on cultural and research-focused exchanges.

How You Are Assessed

• Written assignments
• Reflections
• Case studies
• Exams
• Poster presentations
• Projects

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language, maths and science.
• Plus any of the following qualifications:
  • GCE and VCE Advanced Level: 104 UCAS points from two or three A-Levels (or equivalent) including 40 points from a science or social science subject.
  • T Level: 120 points (Merit) from T Level in a Health, Science or Social Science subject.
  • AS Level: These are only acceptable when combined with other qualifications but must be at least a grade B (16 points) and must be studied concurrently with other qualifications.
  • Access course: 104 points from a QAA recognised Access course (any combination).
  • BTEC QCF Extended Diploma: 112 points (DMM) in a science or health-related subject.
  • CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care: 120 points in health and social care.
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 104 points from five Highers/Honours subjects including 24 points from a science or social science subject.
  • NVQ: Not acceptable.
  • Open University: Level 2 modules in biology, science, social science or health are acceptable as evidence of recent study if all other academic requirements have been met.
  • Scottish Highers: Minimum of 104 points from five Highers including 27 points in a science or social science subject.
  • Advanced Scottish Highers: Minimum of 104 points from three Advanced Highers including 48 points in a science or social science subject.

Employability

• Career opportunities: Once you successfully complete the course you are eligible to apply to register with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and become a registered chiropractor.
• Work placement: Alongside university-based teaching and learning, placements further expand your knowledge-base and skills-base, allowing you to see how theory is applied directly in practice.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time: £9,535 a year (UK applicants), £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time: Not available part-time

Professional Accreditation

• On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a chiropractor with the General Chiropractic Council.
• Our pre-registration chiropractic provision has been accredited by the General Chiropractic Council.