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Chiropractic Education: Training and Comparison

Discover how chiropractic education matches that of medicine in the study of the human body, preparing chiropractors to provide optimal natural health care.

Education of a Doctor of Chiropractic

The doctor of chiropractic receives extensive education.

After 3 years of pre-chiropractic studies, candidates for the Doctor of Chiropractic enter a 4-year study program.

Chiropractic education has a similar number of hours in the functioning of the human body as that of a Doctor.

The difference in education between a Chiropractor and a Doctor is that the Doctor studies pharmacology and surgical procedures, while the Chiropractor studies spinal care.

Today’s Chiropractor is prepared to help you achieve an optimal level of health and well-being.

Chiropractic Studies Compared to Medical Studies

Chiropractic Study Hours

Medical Study

Hours

Anatomy

540

508

Physiology

240

326

Pathology

360

401

Chemistry

165

325

Microbiology

120

114

Diagnosis

630

324

Neurology

320

112

X-ray

360

148

Psychiatry

60

144

Gynecology and Obstetrics

60

148

Orthopedics

210

156

Total Hours

2,887

2,706

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