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Bachelor of Science in Chiropractic Science, Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUSCPUniversityStudy area: HealthData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

Become a qualified healthcare professional with the skills to diagnose and manage pain and disability of the spine and musculoskeletal system.

As a chiropractor, you’ll be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of various disorders involving the musculoskeletal system and related pain syndromes. This course has a well-rounded scientific base combined with the evidence based clinical skills required, so you graduate ready to work.

Course record

Majors
Chiropractic
Career Opportunities
Registered Chiropractor in private practice, academic work in the tertiary education sector, researcher within a University setting or private facility, consultant to government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs,) health policy panels and regulatory bodies
Other Information

Workplace learning/Internships

The Career Learning Spine forms part of the curriculum in our undergraduate degrees. It is a range of units that are designed to give you the practical, transferable skills you'll rely on for your entire career. Depending on your degree, you'll choose up to three units.

Professional registration

This course is accredited by the Council of Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA). Graduates are eligible for registration in Australia and New Zealand, and will be recognised in many other parts of the world as a practising clinician. Graduates are eligible to register through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Chiropractor with the Chiropractic Board of Australia.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24-26

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students55
#2024
Higher education entry19 · 34.55%
34.55%
School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
<5%
Secondary education16 · 29.09%
29.09%
Vocational pathway5 · 9.09%
9.09%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students10 · 18.18%
18.18%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA