Chiropractic
Chiropractors treat problems of the musculoskeletal system using natural healing methods and manual manipulation. Based on the principle that spinal joint misalignments interfere with the nervous and immune systems, chiropractors work to correct the underlying musculoskeletal problems that may cause or contribute to other diseases or conditions. By bringing the body into better alignment, they help diminish pain and enhance health. Chiropractors take a holistic view of treatment and may recommend exercise, dietary changes, and other lifestyle changes as part of the treatment of the patient.Chiropractors are best known for alleviating neck pain and headache through chiropractic adjustment, spinal manipulation, manual therapies, and rehabilitative exercises.
Required Classes for Chiropractic
| Entrance exam |
Some programs may require GRE exam |
| Suggested electives |
CHEM 464 -- Biochemistry I & 464L Lab - 4 |
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Shadowing hours |
Volunteer or work hours recommended |
Required Classes for All Medical Majors
| Biology courses | BIOL 151 -- General Biology I & 151L Lab - 4 BIOL 153 -- General Biology II & 153L Lab - 4 BIOL 221 -- Human Anatomy & 221L BIOL 326 -- Biomedical Physiology & 326L BIOL 331 -- Microbiology & 331L 381L Lab - 4 BIOL 371 -- Genetics & 371L Lab - 4 |
| Chemistry courses | CHEM 112 -- General Chemistry I & 112L Lab - 4
CHEM 114 -- General Chemistry II & 114L Lab - 4 |
| Math courses | MATH 123 -- Calculus - 4
MATH 281 -- Introductory Statistics - 3 or Math 381 Probability and Statistics |
| Physics courses | PHYS 111 -- Introduction to Physics I & 111L Lab - 4
PHYS 113 -- Introduction to Physics II & 113L Lab - 4 |
| Social Science courses | PSYC 101 -- General Psychology - 3
SOC 100 -- General sociology |
| English courses | Met through SDBOR general education requirements |
| Suggested electives |
BIOL 375 Current Bioethical issues |
Student Resources
Professional Schools, Application, and Entrance Information
Entrance Exam
Some chiropractic schools may require the Graduate Record Exam as an entrance exam. Learn more about the GRE here.
Important Note:
Consult the admissions/application web pages of the professional programs for information on required pre-requisite courses and admissions tests, application procedures, and application deadlines. Some professional/graduate programs will not accept AP or CLEP credits, online courses, or correspondence courses for the core science and math pre-requisite requirements. Many programs also require that all pre-requisite coursework be completed within a certain period of time, e.g., within 5 years prior to application. Policies vary by school and program. Be sure you know the requirements.
Contact Us
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