Program Overview

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program

Overview

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Bridgeport is designed to prepare students for a career in chiropractic care. The program emphasizes evidence-based, patient-focused care and provides students with hands-on clinical experience.

Program Details

• Accreditation: The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
• Duration: The program is 18 weeks per semester and admits students twice a year, in January and August.
• Credits: 90 credits are required to begin earning the DC degree.
• Curriculum: The program covers foundational sciences, chiropractic principles and philosophy, professional ethics, and clinical assessment.
• Clinical Experience: Students gain hands-on experience in the UB Chiropractic Clinic and participate in rotations and externships at regional Veterans Administration (VA) Hospitals.

Admission Requirements

• Academic Qualifications: Relevant academic qualifications are required.
• Prerequisite Coursework: Prerequisite coursework includes biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy.
• Personal Statement: A personal statement is required.
• Reference Letter: A reference letter from a healthcare practitioner is required.

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition Scholarships: Eligible applicants may be awarded tuition scholarships up to $25,000 per year.

Research Areas

• Human Performance and Biomechanics Lab: Students have access to the state-of-the-art Human Performance and Biomechanics Lab, where they can work directly with athletes from UB's NCAA Division II sports teams.

Faculty

• Expert Faculty: The program is taught by expert faculty and experienced healthcare professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Patient-Centered Care: Students learn to provide patient-centered care using holistic, evidence-based methods.
• Clinical Competence: Students develop clinical competence through hands-on experience in the UB Chiropractic Clinic.

Accreditation

• Council on Chiropractic Education: The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
• Association of Chiropractic Colleges: The School of Chiropractic is a member of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges.