Course overview
Looking for hands on learning, world-class academic staff, and exceptional career prospects? Do you want to help people improve their quality of life? Then look no further. Study to become a chiropractor at the AECC University College and you’ll be joining a rewarding and established healthcare profession.
Our hands-on undergraduate 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 patients a year.
Our full-time course is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the European Council on Chiropractic Education. Visit our accreditation's page for full details.
Be ready to get involved. The sooner you get into the clinic and start learning patient management methods like manipulation, soft tissue techniques and active rehabilitation, the more you will develop your practice. Being in a real life chiropractic environment will prepare you for your career, treating patients with musuloskeletal disorders and developing your practical skills, confidence and employability. The Master of Chiropractic degrees' integrated learning method will keep your brain active, learning multiple subjects at once with an emphasis on clinical application.
With engaging lectures and tutorials on offer, you’ll be learning from some of the global leaders in the field. You’ll 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. Of course, 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.
We’re proud of our reputation as leaders of research in the fields of Chiropractic, MRI, and Ultrasound, and word gets around as over half our students come to learn with us from all over the world. Located five minutes from the beach in the lively university town of Bournemouth, our campus boasts a purpose-built training clinic, gym, labs, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, prosection facility and an extensive library.
If you’re thinking about graduation already, you might want to know that within 6 months of graduating with a Masters of Chiropractic degree you could be earning a starting salary of £27,000. Don’t take our word for it though, take a look at the UNISTATS report to find out more.
Come along to one of our Open Days. Register your interest below and experience the campus for yourself, or download our prospectus to find out more. With exciting opportunities around the corner, the future is in your hands.
Please note:
Year 0 of the MChiro course is currently under review and, subject to validation, will be replaced with a Foundation Year from September 2020. The MChiro course will undergo its six-yearly Periodic Review during the academic year 2020-21. Although the structure of the course may change as a result, the course will continue to be designed to meet the General Chiropractic Council Education Standards (subject to validation).
Alternative route:
Our MSc Chiropractic offers an alternative route to a chiropractic qualification with a self-directed focus on research, data collection and analysis. You will also benefit from a two year experiential placement in our on-site chiropractic clinic. An MSc may be desirable if you are considering a career in research or academia, or may be preferred by some national associations.
Find out more about our MSc Chiropractic
Key Information
- Course title:
- Master of Chiropractic
- UCAS Code:
- B320
- Qualification:
- MChiro (hons)
- Duration:
- 4-5 years (Depending on entry year)
- Study mode:
- Full-time
- Typical offer:
- UCAS Tariff points 96 (Year 0) and 128 (Year 1)
Course leader
Amanda Jones-Harris
BSc, DC, MSc, DChiro, FHEA, FRCC (Ortho) - Senior Lecturer (Clinical Sciences)
Amanda is the Programme Leader for the MChiro (Hons) Master of Chiropractic degree and a Principal Lecturer.
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 come face to face with real human anatomy at our dedicated prosection facility.
Study time
You can expect to spend around 20 hours a week in lectures and classes in the first 3 years. The majority of students also spend around 20 hours a week on self-directed study and clinical observations.
Need more info about learning aims and outcomes, curriculum content, teaching methods and assessment? Take a look at our Course Specification to find out more.
How you're assessed
You’ll be assessed through a combination of:
- Examinations
- Coursework
- Practical Assessment
- Group projects
- Reflective reports
- Case reports
- Logbook/portfolio
Key facts about our Master of Chiropractic course:
75% of all final year students that responded (35) to the National Student Survey agreed with the statement:
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of my course".
92% said 'staff made the subject interesting'.
89% said 'staff are good are explaining things'.
94% said 'the course provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt'.
97% said 'the library resources have supported my learning well'.
Read more here at Discover Uni. Source: NSS - What is the NSS?
The average salary six months after graduation is £27,000 against a UK average of £24,000
Source: Destination of leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017 - What is DLHE
100% of students go on to work and/or study
Source: Destination of leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017 - What is DLHE
The course is officially accredited by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
We were the first chiropractic college in Europe having been founded in 1965.
We are proud to be one of the founding institutions of the International Chiropractic Educational Collaboration (ICEC) statements which describe our commitment to a core scientific and evidence based approach to your chiropractic education
Unit breakdown
Units
- Human biology & physiology I
- Human biology & physiology II
- Introduction to chiropractic
- Clinical problem solving
- Transferable skills
- Health concepts I
Units
- Clinical management I
- Case-based learning I
- Health concepts II
- Human function & dysfunction I
- Human structure I
- Human structure II
Units
- Clinical management II
- Case-based learning II
- Clinical research methods
- Diagnosis I
- Human function & dysfunction II
- Human structure III
Units
- Clinical management III
- Clinical imaging
- Diagnosis II
- Diagnosis III
- Research project
- Clinical internship I
Before you begin your final year, you’ll need to successfully complete the Clinic Entrance Qualifying Exam.
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 internship II
- Marketing & small business management
- Professional & ethical practice
- Research informed practice
Entry Requirements
How do I apply?
You can apply through the UCAS system. Use institution code A65 and the MChiro course code B320.
When adding AECC University College as a choice on your UCAS application, you only need to apply for year 0 or year 1. If you’re a first-time undergraduate, we’d suggest applying for year zero. If you are ultimately offered a place on the course, the Admissions team will select the appropriate point of entry based upon your predicted/achieved qualifications and can change the point of entry at this stage if necessary.
What grades do I need?
If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland
You’ll need GCSE Mathematics grade C and GCSE English grade C (or acceptable equivalents). For applicants who are undertaking reformed GCSEs, we are looking for a grade of 4 or above. The predicted or achieved grades we are looking for are listed below.
If you're applying for Year 0:
A-levels: BCC or higher. Your grades can be in any subject, though we don’t consider General Studies.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit or above in a relevant Extended Diploma.
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.
If you’re applying for Year 1:
A-levels: ABB or above. Your A-level subjects have to include Biology and one other science subject. We consider the following as a second science subject; Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education, Geography, Geology. General Studies will not be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Distinction Distinction or above in a relevant Extended Diploma. In addition we require grade B or above in A-level Biology/Human Biology.
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, along with one other science subject at Higher level.
Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Biology and one other science subject. These should both 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 and one other science subject.
If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Talk to Admissions by completing the form below or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Are there any other requirements?
If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (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. For UK/EEA applicants this will be undertaken on our campus. For non-EEA applicants this will be undertaken via Skype. More information about this process will be provided if/when applicants are invited to the interview stage.
If you’re applying from outside of the UK
For those of you coming from outside the UK, take a look at our MChiro International Entry Requirements Page.
If you currently live outside the EEA (European Economic Area) you’ll need a tier-4 student visa to study here in the UK. The UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) provides country specific information on their website - check it out here.
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Course Fees
2020/21 Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man Students - £9,250.00 per annum
International students - £14,523.00 per annum
Please note: These fees are for the academic year. UK/EU fees are set by the UK Government. International fees may increase but will not increase by more than the UK Retail Price Index (RPI) + 1% at the time the fees are set.
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.
Visit our student finance pages for more information on:
Note: For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). AECC University College is registered with the OfS. You can view the register here and search for our AECC University College.
The course goes beyond what most people think chiropractic is about, I was very pleasantly surprised to be learning the sorts of things I expected medicine students or doctors/GP’s to be learning about.
Ben Goodall, Master of Chiropractic, Class of 2016
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