Pre-Chiropractic
Chiropractic medicine is a field gaining more and more interest in American culture as an alternative form of medicine that is preventive, non-surgical, and drug-free.
As a chiropractor, you can be your own boss and set your own schedule, or you can work in a hospital or multidisciplinary health care facility.
FAQs
Yes, you’ll need to attend a school of chiropractic medicine and earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Most students can earn their degrees in three to four years.
As a pre-chiropractic medicine student, you may choose any major as long as you complete the prerequisites courses to be admitted to a professional program. Students interested in Elmhurst’s affiliations with National University of Health Sciences or Northwestern Health Sciences University must major in health science technology. More information on the affiliations can be found here and interested students should meet with an advisor in health professions advising to determine if they are eligible to apply.
Chiropractic schools’ mandatory requirements vary so it is important to check with the school you are interested in to verify what courses you must complete to be eligible. Most chiropractic programs favor a selection of courses, including life and physical sciences, that will strengthen your academic background, develop communication skills, and provide a solid foundation in the social sciences and humanities.
Recommended courses include:
- General Biology I and II with labs
- General Chemistry I and II with labs
- Organic Chemistry I and II with labs
- Anatomy and Physiology with labs
- Statistics
- Physics I and II with labs
Expert advising is an important part of health professions advising. You will meet with one of our expert advisors to discuss your specific academic and professional interests. Your advisor will work with you throughout your Elmhurst career clearing obstacles and giving expert guidance.
You can start by contacting us at Elmhurst’s health professions advising or check out these useful websites: