FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the minimum entry requirements for British applicants?
2. What are the entry requirements for overseas students?
3. What are the entry requirements for Canadian/American applicants?
4. What are the entry requirements for Mature students?
5. What are the English Language Test requirements?
6. What date should I apply by?
7. Is there a minimum and upper age limit?
8. Will I be the only mature student?
9. How much will I earn when I have qualified or how easy is it to find work?
10. Are there any other chiropractic courses in the UK?
11. Do I have to have work experience before applying to AECC?
12. How many weekly contact hours are there in the first year of study?
13. Will I be able to work part time?
14. Will I be able to practice in Europe/ America/ Australia or Canada after graduation?
15. How do I go about finding accommodation?
16. Where can I find a doctor or a dentist?
17. Where can I get letter for my bank?
18. Equal Opportunities

Answers

1. What are the minimum entry requirements for British applicants?

For Standard Entry to Year 1

3 A Level passes to include Biology, Chemistry and one other academic subject (excluding General Studies) to a total of not less than 320 UCAS points (Grades ABB)

For Entry to the Extended Year

3 A Level passes in any academic subject, excluding General Studies, to a total of 280 UCAS points or higher (Grades BBC)

2. What are the entry requirements for overseas students?

We require overseas applicants to have the necessary qualifications for entry to a degree programme in their own country. We cannot answer specific questions about eligibility without an application form. It is recommended that an application form is submitted and we will respond as soon as possible. If you wish to check your eligibility, please contact the Admissions Office on: +44 (0) 1202 436200.

3. What are the entry requirements for Canadian/American applicants?

There are certain pre-requisites for Canadian and American students set by their National Chiropractic Association. It is advisable that students contact their Chiropractic Association for advice. If they meet the requirements to study chiropractic in their own countries, they are likely to meet our requirements.

4. What are the entry requirements for Mature students?

We can exercise a degree of flexibility with mature applicants but we are looking for an academic background and mature students are not normally exempted from the minimum entry requirements specified.

Mature students without A levels or completed degree, are required to complete one of the following:

The Open University Courses

S104 (Exploring Science)
SK227 (Human Biology)
SXR103 (Practising Science)
SXR270 (Investigative Biology)

All 4 of the Open University courses mentioned above should be completed before enrolment at the AECC in September, for example the end date of the course to be in June or July'

If you do not take the one of the 4 Open University courses mentioned in 2009 please contact the Admissions Officer on +44 (0) 1202 436200.

A suitable Science based "Access" Course

5. What are the English Language Test Requirements?

British Council/Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
Band 7.0 in the academic stream with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Computer-based Version: Score of 250, plus 5 in Test of Written English (TWE).
Paper-based Version: Score of 600, plus 5 in TWE
Internet-based Version: Score of 100, with no less than 20 in any one section.

If you are taking any of the TOEFL exams please use our TOEFL institution code '1582'.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade B Minimum

Or equivalent, please contact the Admissions Officer for further details.

6. What date should I apply by?

Applications should be made through UCAS by the deadline for the 1st cycle, to ensure that your application receives equal consideration. The 1st cycle of applications are taken between September and January, for further information on the closing date for 1st cycle applications please go to www.ucas.com.

7. Is there a minimum and upper age limit?

Minimum age: 18
Maximum age: none

8. Will I be the only mature student?

Certainly not! Our programme is becoming more and more popular with mature students. We enrol mature students from all sorts of backgrounds. We currently have an approximate split of 60% school leavers and 40% mature students.

9. How much will I earn when I have qualified or how easy is it to find work?

Currently there is a high demand for qualified chiropractors with virtually 100% employment rate after graduation. Regarding possible income, we advise that you contact the British Chiropractic Association or the General Chiropractic Council.

10. Are there any other chiropractic courses in the UK?

For information on all the accredited chiropractic courses in the UK we suggest you contact the General Chiropractic Council.

11. Do I have to have work experience before applying to AECC?

No, but we strongly advise applicants to contact a practicing chiropractor to find out more about the chiropractic profession. This will be helpful when you attend an interview at the college.

12. How many weekly contact hours are there in the first year of study?

On average 22 contact hours, but this can vary from week to week (and is slightly less in extended year). Self directed learning is approximately 18 hours per week.

13. Will I be able to work part time?

Many of our students do work part time. However, we recommend that this does not exceed 20 hours per week. By law Non-EU students are not allowed to work any more than 20 hours per week.

14. Will I be able to practise in Europe/America/Australia or Canada after graduation?

Our qualification is recognised throughout Europe. It should however be noted that chiropractic is not yet legally recognised in all European countries. There are state licensing regulations in Australia, Canada and the USA, and our graduates are eligible to sit the state licensing examinations.

15. How do I find accommodation?

If you are a new student and would like to live with other students please log on to the accommodation forum and post a message at www.atfreeforum.com/aecc.

16. Where can I find a doctor or a dentist?

You will be able to find a list of doctors and dentists in your 'Survival Guide' handbook. If you are an overseas student, you should be given a form to fill in by the practitioner.

17. Where can I get a letter for my bank?

Some banks require a document from college stating that you are a full-time student. The Course Office will provide this after enrolment, please book an appointment with reception.

18. Equal Opportunities

At AECC our principal concern when considering applications is to select and recruit those students who are most likely to complete our programme of studies successfully and derive benefit from it. Once these requirements are met, we regard other issues such as disability (within the prescribed limits of capacity for the programme), ethnic origin, gender, marital status, nationality (within current legislation) number of children, sexual orientation and beliefs relating to religion and politics as irrelevant.