Chiropractic School Admission Requirements and DC vs MD Graduation Requirements

From The Desk of Dr. Mike Tannenbaum, D.C. of Ann Arbor, Michigan

Here are the college science courses required to have been completed by applicants to chiropractic schools in order for the applicant to be considered for admission to the schools doctor of chiropractic program. This list is from my recollection and it is possible that the chiropractic schools requirements differ a bit from my list. The courses are as follows:

Two semesters of each inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physics.

One semester each of anatomy physiology, zoology, botany, and biology

My understanding is the science courses required to get into chiropractic college are the same needed to get into medical college. With this in mind, let's compare the credit hours required to get a chiropractic degree vs. a medical degree.

Minimum Required Hours

145

Microbiology

145

456

Anatomy/Embryology.

215

243

Physiology

174

296

Pathology

507

161

Chemistry/

Biochemistry

10

408

Diagnosis

113

149

Neurology

171

56

Psychology/Psychiatry

323

66

Obstetrics & Gynecology

284

271

X-ray

13

2,419

Total Hours for Degree

2047

As you can see the course requirements for both chiropractic and medical schools to gain their respective degree are similar.

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