Program Overview

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University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) offers a range of programs in the health sciences, including a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Doctor of Chiropractic Program

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at SHRS is a 2-year and 8-month program that combines rigorous, evidence-based education with clinical experiences. The program is designed to train a new generation of chiropractors who will be at the leading edge of science for spine and musculoskeletal disorders.

Program Details

• Format: On-campus
• Degree Type: Doctor of Chiropractic
• Duration: 2 years and 8 months (8 terms, including 2 summer terms)
• Commitment: Full-time
• Credits: Not specified

Application and Admission

• Start Term: Fall term (August)
• Application Opens: September 15, 2025
• Application Closes:
  • International Students (F-1): May 1, 2026
  • Domestic Students: August 1, 2026

Program Structure

The program includes clinical experiences throughout all eight semesters, starting with observational clinical rounds in the first term. In the second year, students will perform clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor. In the third year, students will be in a full-time clinical chiropractic setting, treating and managing patients.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education.

Certification and Licensure

Successful admission to and completion of the chiropractic program does not guarantee that a state or foreign jurisdiction will grant licensure. Each state and country sets its own standards of competency and scope of practice for chiropractic through regulatory processes.

Related Programs

• Emergency Medicine (BS)
• Rehabilitation Science (BS)

Other Programs Offered by SHRS

SHRS offers a range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in various fields, including:

• Athletic Training
• Audiology
• Communication Science and Disorders
• Counseling
• Dietitian Nutritionist Program
• Health Informatics
• Nutrition Science
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Rehabilitation Science
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Sports Medicine
• Sports Science

Program Levels

SHRS offers programs at various levels, including:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• Certificate
• Post-Professional Certificate
• Continuing Education

Program Formats

SHRS offers programs in various formats, including:

• On-campus
• Hybrid
• Online