Bachelor of Chiropractic Science

Macquarie University

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Overview Chiropractors have the privilege of being able to positively impact people's lives through the provision of natural and non-invasive healthcare methods.

They have a deep understanding of the body's structures and how each interacts to affect our health.

Using spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to improve neuromusculoskeletal function, … For more content click the Read More button below.

This course - the longest-running in Australia - will prepare students for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions.

When combined with the Master of Chiropractic, graduates will be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.Chiropractors have the privilege of being able to positively impact people's lives through the provision of natural and non-invasive healthcare methods.

They have a deep understanding of the body's structures and how each interacts to affect our health.

Using spinal adjustments, manipulation and other physical means to improve neuromusculoskeletal function, chiropractors can help us live healthy and active lives.

This course - the longest-running in Australia - will prepare students for a rewarding career in one of the largest primary health professions.

When combined with the Master of Chiropractic, graduates will be equipped to work in private practice, chiropractic sports medicine, allied health areas, health insurance assessment, medico-legal advising, work health and safety, rehabilitation and research.Read More

Entry requirements

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Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or program necessary for a student to successfully achieve the core learning outcomes of a course or program. Students must meet the inherent requirements to complete their Macquarie University course or program. For more information see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/inherent-requirements. Inherent requirements for Macquarie University programs fall under the following categories:

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The physical inherent requirement is to have the physical capabilities to safely and effectively perform the activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for cognition is possessing the intellectual, conceptual, integrative and quantitative capabilities to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

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The inherent requirement for communication is the capacity to communicate information, thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums and with a range of audiences.

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The behavioural inherent requirement is the capacity to sustain appropriate behaviour over the duration of units of study to engage in activities necessary to undertake the learning activities and achieve the learning outcomes of an award.

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.
2. Explain how the interaction of humans with their environment can potentially alter homeostasis, resulting in the development of disease processes.
3. Interpret and communicate the principles of evidence-based health care via a range of research skills including: critical appraisal of relevant literature, identification of levels of evidence, and basic bio-statistical and epidemiological analysis.
4. Explain the hypotheses and scientific rationale which relate to the practice of chiropractic.
5. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of the biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system and explain its clinical application.
6. Relate the underlying physical principles of medical radiation science to chiropractic practice.
7. Perform with proficiency the core group of chiropractic techniques.
8. Exhibit proficiency in psychomotor skills related to chiropractic diagnostic and management procedures.
9. Use your understanding of medical sciences to analyse clinical scenarios, determining a differential diagnosis for each situation.
10. Effectively communicate knowledge and ideas to others through the written and the spoken word.
11. Apply chiropractic principles and skills to determine solutions to unfamiliar scenarios.

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