Program Overview

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Introduction to the Pre-Chiropractic Path

The Pre-Chiropractic Path at SUNY Plattsburgh is designed to prepare students for a career as a chiropractor. This program is open to students of various majors, and the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee (PHPAC) will guide students to ensure they meet the necessary requirements for chiropractic school.

Academics

Chiropractic schools have specific prerequisites, including:

• Completion of 90 semester hours of a bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA.
• A minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical sciences courses, with half of these courses including labs.
• A well-rounded general education program, including courses in the humanities and social sciences.

Shadowing

Admissions committees at chiropractic schools expect applicants to have experience working in a chiropractic office or shadowing a chiropractor. SUNY Plattsburgh can arrange shadowing opportunities with board-certified chiropractors in conjunction with the PHPAC.

Applying to Chiropractic School

Each chiropractic school has its own application timeline and deadlines. Students can research schools and their specific requirements.

Program Details

4+4 Guaranteed Admission Program with University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic

This program is a standard 4+4 articulation program, offering several advantages, including:

1. An easier application process, with guaranteed admission to the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic for students graduating with a GPA of 3.0 or greater in an approved major.
2. Scholarship opportunities based on scores in science courses.

Requirements

• Completion of 90 semester hours of undergraduate study with a GPA of at least 3.0.
• A minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical science courses, with at least half including labs.
• A well-rounded general education program in the humanities and social sciences.

Areas of Undergraduate Study

Approved programs include:

• Athletic training
• Behavioral biology
• Biology and related majors
• Biochemistry and related majors
• Biophysics
• Chemistry and related majors
• Earth sciences and related majors
• Exercise science and related majors
• Exercise physiology
• Health and human performance
• Kinesiology
• Nutrition
• Physics and related majors
• Psychology
• Sports sciences and related majors

Scholarships

Students who complete the program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and meet specific science course requirements are eligible for scholarships valued at $1,750, $2,000, or $2,500.

Application Process

1. Students submit a letter of intent to the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic during their first two years at SUNY Plattsburgh.
2. Students apply for admission to the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic one year in advance of their desired entrance date, completing all application procedures, including a satisfactory admission interview.

Pre-Health Professions Advising

The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee provides guidance to students on various pre-health paths, including pre-medicine, pre-dental, pre-physician assistant, and more.