Chiropractic degrees

Studying chiropractic subjects

Doing a chiropractic course at uni involves developing your diagnostic, research and clinical skills so you can learn to identify, treat and prevent disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, i.e., the interactions between nerves, muscles and the skeleton. This means you’ll be trained to treat conditions affecting joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles, as well as learn how to improve the general health of patients. Your course will likely include the chance to watch and learn from chiropractic professionals during placements and you should also get to experience working directly with patients. As long as your degree is correctly accredited, you’ll be able to register with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC), once you’ve graduated, to practice as a chiropractor in the UK. Graduates can also look for career opportunities in education, or specialise in areas like sports medicine, veterinary chiropractic services, rehabilitation and neurology.