If you want to be a chiropractor, this chiropractic course, based at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, provides the appropriate clinical education and training to meet registration requirements in the UK.
As part of your chiropractic training, you will study the human body in health and disease, be able to identify abnormalities of human structure and function, and manage patients through manual methods. These include manipulation, soft tissue techniques and active rehabilitation.
Clinical experience is a major part of the chiropractic programme. Elements of cli...
If you want to be a chiropractor, this chiropractic course, based at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, provides the appropriate clinical education and training to meet registration requirements in the UK.<br/><br/>As part of your chiropractic training, you will study the human body in health and disease, be able to identify abnormalities of human structure and function, and manage patients through manual methods. These include manipulation, soft tissue techniques and active rehabilitation.<br/><br/>Clinical experience is a major part of the chiropractic programme. Elements of clinical work are introduced from the start and are carefully integrated to reinforce your academic study. Your final year is a clinical placement, during which you will treat and manage patients with musculoskeletal disorders to develop your clinical skills, confidence and employability.<br/><br/>This is a fully integrated undergraduate Masters degree programme that is accredited by both the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). This ensures that graduates meet national and international chiropractic accreditation standards and can register with the GCC to practise in the UK.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Pontypridd
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B320
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points to include 45 Level 3 credits with 18 Distinctions from Science units, 24 Merits (3 from Science) and 3 Passes. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM must include Biology and Chemistry modules. Combinations with A Levels also acceptable though General Studies is not acceptable. GCSE/National 4/National 5The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)C and BB at A Level to include Grade B in Biology and one other Science subject which must be either Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education, Mathematics or Physics and to exclude General Studies. A levelB,B,C to include Grade B in Biology and one other Science subject which must be either Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education, Mathematics or Physics and to exclude General Studies. T LevelM As we require to equivalent to A Level in Biology, we would need to know which occupational specialist route they will be doing before a decision can be made. Offer subject to passing the Science T Level with Merit overall if the modules studied are sufficient. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £12,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |