Overview
The Chiropractic course from University of Western States students gain real-world knowledge to treat patients more effectively and with a relationship-centric approach.
As the second-oldest chiropractic school in the world, UWS has an innovative, evidence-informed approach to whole-person care; it combines research, strong academics, doctors’ knowledge and the inclusion of the patient’s or client’s personal evidence in pursuing courses of treatment. The Doctor of Chiropractic programme is structured to integrate concepts and skills across the basic, clinical and chiropractic sciences that are applied to clinical reasoning, diagnosis and patient outcomes. Learn more about the Doctor of Chiropractic degree requirements by connecting with us virtually. Visit the programme website for more information
UWS Doctor of Chiropractic students can complete their undergraduate bachelor’s degree in human biology while enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program, without having to take extra classes. Learn more about this benefit.
Career opportunities
The University of Western States prepares you to make an impact in a variety of high-demand careers. Below, you will find possible career options and salaries associated with this degree.
Data is pulled by a third-party tool called Lightcast, which includes data from sources including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, online job postings, and other government databases. The information below represents a regional and national career outlook related to this degree program*. The University of Western States is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your career goals.
The students can go into these careers:
- Chiropractors
- Physical Therapists
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 56
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General requirements:
- Completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent).
- Completed 90 semester/135 quarter undergraduate credits earned from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent) with a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the 90 semester/135 quarter credits.
- Completed 90 semester/135 quarter undergraduate credits earned from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent) with a GPA of 2.75 to 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) for the 90 semester/135 quarter credits.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 34,287 AUD / year (≈ 24,504 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 34,287 AUD / year (≈ 24,504 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 34,287 AUD / year (≈ 24,504 USD / year)
Living Costs
Portland, United States: 1,778–3,165 AUD / month