Admission requirements for schools and colleges of chiropractic medicine emphasize a strong background in science and the humanities. Pre-chiropractic majors are encouraged to fulfill the requirements and complete their 90 semester hours with additional courses in the biological sciences. An emphasis on courses in the basic sciences, particularly biology, will prepare the student for success in chiropractic medicine.
Most schools or colleges of chiropractic medicine require the following pre-professional education for admission to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs:
1. Ninety semester hours leading to a baccalaureate degree in a college or university program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
2. Six semester hours of biology with laboratory.
3. Six semester hours of general chemistry with laboratory.
4. Six semester hours of organic chemistry with laboratory.
5. Six semester hours of physics with laboratory.
6. Six semester hours of English and/or communication skills.
7. Three semester hours of psychology.
8. Fifteen semester hours of social sciences and/or humanities.
9. It is recommended that biology courses be elected from principles of biology, cell biology, general zoology, or principles of microbiology.
