Chiropractic Science + Clinical Chiropractic in Murdoch University, Australia

Chiropractic Science + Clinical Chiropractic in Murdoch University

Course Description

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.

In this double degree, you will firstly complete a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (3 years), giving you the knowledge you need in human biological sciences and introducing you to chiropractic skills and theory.  You then progress on to the Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic (2 years) in which you will learn the skills you need to practice as a primary contact healthcare professional. You must complete both degrees to be eligible for registration and clinical practice.

5 reasons to study Chiropractic Science + Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch

• Study at the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
• Be eligible for registration in Australia, New Zealand and many other parts of the world, so you can travel while you work.
• Learn in laboratory facilities specifically for chiropractic science, including a human anatomy laboratory.
• Gain hands-on experience working in Murdoch’s purpose built, on-campus chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic. You’ll build your professional practice skills while working with real patients and treating a range of different issues so you graduate with the confidence to treat patients when you commence work.
• Thinking of running your own business? Get the commercial skills needed to run your own practice through our practice management unit.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• manual therapies for the spine and extremities
• differential diagnosis
• clinical anatomy, neurology and radiology
• rehabilitation and physical therapy
• pharmacology and applied nutrition.

Your future career

You’ll graduate with the internationally recognised qualifications you need to become a registered healthcare professional in Australia and other countries.

Careers could include:

• 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.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal