Overview
Our hands-on undergraduate chiropractic course is the longest running one in Europe and as such we have a long history of equipping graduates with the most recent, evidence informed theory, practical skills, and clinical experience that is needed in order to become a successful and competent chiropractor.
This course has been designed to equip you with all the relevant theory, practical skills, and clinical experience that you’ll need in order to become a competent chiropractor. That means from day one you’ll be building up clinical experience with real patient observations and case studies. In your final year of study you’ll be treating real patients under supervision in our large on-site teaching clinic which sees over 50,000 patient contacts a year.
Please note: This course is Subject to periodic review.
Course Details
Looking for course details and structure? You’re in the right place. During your degree you’ll not only have access to our wide range of teaching facilities but our world-class academic staff too. Get real-world experience in our teaching clinic, make use of our specialised clinical imaging facilities, and enhance your learning by benefiting from using our dedicated prosection facility.
Please note: This course is Subject to periodic review.
What you will learn
You will learn from some of the global leaders in the field.
You will get access to our Virtual Learning Environment, which is full of interactive online learning opportunities such as videos, quizzes and self-study lessons to help you in your studies. There are also practical classes and lab sessions where you can learn and practice your diagnostic and therapeutic skills with our tutors who are always on hand to help.
Need more info about learning aims and outcomes, curriculum content, teaching methods and assessment, and credits per unit? Take a look at our Course Specification to find out more.
For more information see our Course Specifications.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed through a combination of:
- Examinations
- Coursework
- Practical Assessment
- Group projects
- Reflective reports
- Case reports
- Logbook/portfolio
Study Time
Our students will spend around 20 hours per week engaged in lecture content, seminar classes and practical teaching classes and around 15 hours per week in self-directed study.
Studying for the MChiro requires dedication and commitment, but is immensely rewarding.
Placement
In your final year of study you’ll be treating real patients under supervision in our large on-site teaching clinic which sees over 50,000 patient contacts a year.
The student chiropractic placement will commence in the final year of your course, working under the close supervision of highly experienced clinic tutors. Having had hands on practise since day one of your education, placement students will be expected to deliver thorough, person-centred care, communicating the latest insights and knowledge to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
Unit Breakdown
MChiro Gateway Year 
Units
- Introduction to Cellular and Tissue Physiology
- Human Physiology
- Reflective Work-based Learning
- Introduction to Clinical Healthcare
- Introduction to Health Research
- Academic Skills for Higher Education
- Foundations in Chiropractic
Please note:
Masters in Chiropractic with gateway Year – MChiro (Hons) is currently subject to periodic review
Year 1
Units
- Clinical Chiropractic I
- Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning I
- Professionalism & Psychology
- Human Structure and Function I
- Human Structure and Function II
- Public Health & Health Promotion
Year 2
Units
- Clinical Chiropractic II
- Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning II
- Diagnosis I
- Diagnosis II
- Human Structure and Function III
- Human Dysfunction
Year 3
Units
- Clinical Management I
- Clinical Management II
- Auxiliary Therapeutics
- Special Populations
- Medical Imaging and Radiology
- Interprofessional & Collaborative Practice
Year 4
In your final year you can expect to spend around 20 hours per week on patient management within the teaching clinic. And the other 20 hours? You’ll be keeping busy between classes and self-directed study.
Units
- Clinical Practice and Placement
- Marketing and Small Business (optional unit)*
- Professionalism & Social Responsibility
- Clinical Research Methods
- Research Placement (optional unit)*
*Students must take one of the optional units
Staff
Course Leader
Micah Atkinson
M.Tech (Chiro), PgCert, DC - Lecturer (Clinical Sciences)
Micah is the Course Lead for the Master of Chiropractic - MChiro (Hons) course at the AECC School of Chiropractic and Unit Lead for Clinical Chiropractic 5001.
Full bio
Lecturer of Chiropractic
BSc (Chiro), DC, PhD, FRCC, FHEA, FEAC - Senior Lecturer (Clinical Sciences)
BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, FEAC (Paeds), Lecturer in Clinical Sciences
Entry Requirements
What grades do I need?
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland:
You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. For mature or non-traditional applicants consideration will be given to individual circumstances.
Is there anything else that is required?
If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS) check. It’s standard for all UK students and we’ll be there to guide you through the process once you’ve applied.
If you’re applying for the Gateway year:
- 64 UCAS Tariff points
- A-levels: CCC or higher. Your grades can be in any subject, though we don’t consider General Studies.
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 with a merit profile or above. We accept a range of different Access programmes to join us on the MChiro course. Access to Health Sciences, Access to Science, Access to Medicine, Access to Nursing would all be accepted.
- International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 28 points or higher.
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: BBCCC or above from 5 Higher subjects.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level, with grades H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 or above.
- T Levels: Merit in any T-Level subject.
We welcome learners from non-traditional backgrounds and will consider individual circumstances where appropriate.
Please note:
Masters in Chiropractic with gateway Year – MChiro (Hons) is currently subject to periodic review.
If you’re applying for Year 1:
- 120 UCAS Tariff Points.
- A-levels: BBB or above. Your A-level subjects have to include Biology. General Studies will not be considered.
- BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction or above in a relevant Extended Diploma with significant proportion of human biology and physiology units (please contact admissions@aecc.ac.uk with details of units you are taking for confirmation of Year 1 or Gateway entry).
- Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 – at least 30 credits must be at Distinction, and the other 15 credits at Merit. All Biology modules will need to be a Distinction grade. We accept a range of different Access programmes to join us on the Master of Chiropractic course, including: Access to Human Health Sciences, Access to Science, Access to Medicine, Access to Nursing.
- International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 34 points with Biology at Higher level with a grade of 5 or above.
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Biology. This should be at Advanced Higher Level, with grades AABBB or above.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level with grades H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 or above. This should include Biology.
- T Levels: Merit in all Healthcare and Science subjects or above with Grade B in B1 Core Exams. Other T Levels are not accepted.
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Get in touch with our Admissions team via email or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Is there anything else that is required?
Is there anything else that is required?
If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS) check. It’s standard for all UK students and we’ll be there to guide you through the process once you’ve applied.
To gain a place on the course applicants must also successfully undergo an interview process. These interviews will be undertaken remotely via Teams. More information about this process will be provided if/when applicants are invited to the interview stage.
Please note:
You are required to have an occupational health screening prior to commencement on the course.
For more information about our admissions policies and procedures, including our Admissions Complaints and Appeals Policy, see our latest policies.
International Students
International Students
If your qualification is not listed here, please read our international entry requirements or get in touch with our Admissions team.
Please note:
To be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English.
For further information on English language requirements, please read our English language requirements. More information on permission to study in the UK can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.
Still have questions about applying?
Course Fees
Tuition Fees
UK/ROI/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year
International – £16,560 per year
Please note:
These fees are for the 2024-25 academic year only and may be subject to increase in subsequent years of study. Any increase will be in line with our Tuition Fees Policy but will not be more than 5%.
Additional course costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your course. There are additional course related costs are not included in the tuition fees. So you will need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
For further fees guidance for all students at AECC University College whether full time or part time please refer to our Tuition fees policy.
For more information see Additional Costs page.
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There are many benefits to studying at AECC University College, from our expertise and history in teaching health sciences, to our state-of-the-art facilities, on-site clinical training, and of course our location on the beautiful Bournemouth coast.
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