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Our students enjoy a wide variety of educational and leadership opportunities within the College. Our world class faculty, and diverse campus life, provide the perfect training ground for the next generation of chiropractic
There has never been a more important time in healthcare.
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If helping people to express greater health and wellbeing as well as contributing to the changing face of healthcare inspires you, then the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is for you.
As more people seek to understand the true nature of human health and wellbeing, demand for natural, evidence-based healthcare services, like chiropractic, is higher than Sinceever.1994, the New Zealand College of Chiropractic has been educating and graduating highly skilled chiropractors, who are well-grounded in the foundational practice and principles of the philosophy, art and science of Ourchiropractic.richlydiverse student and college community, combined with an approach to learning that is centred around student wellbeing, provides an educational experience that sets us apart. We offer the highest standards of hands-on learning and enjoy an international reputation for producing sought-after graduates, who have mastered the skills in the practice and communication of chiropractic that lay the foundation for them to become one of the world’s best chiropractors.
attracts students from all around the world, with our Canadian intake being our largest, where we welcome over 20 Canadian students each year. Our international students at the College add to the richly diverse student community.
We look forward to welcoming you to our chiropractic family.
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Our welcoming spirit, and our inclusive approach to supporting your educational journey, will make you feel right at home.
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Welcome
Why chiropracticstudywith us
Hands-on experience
Technique classes begin day one leading to caring for and adjusting real people in our public Chiropractic Centre.
Values
Campus Tour
Learn how to make a profound difference to people's health and wellbeing through the guidance of experienced mentors.
Mission
The College is known for its groundbreaking approach to learning. As a student, you will be guided and supported throughout the practical component so that you graduate 'practice-ready' as one of the world's best chiropractors.
Gratitude, Integrity, Vision, Excellence, Love and Respect
A new level of excellence
Make a difference
Find out how we’re educating great people to become the world’s best chiropractors.
A world of people expressing optimal potential.
Vision
Career options
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Educating great people to become the world’s best chiropractors.
Internationally recognised
Graduating Hands, Hearts and Minds
The College’s international reputation means our students are highly sought-after with over 90% of our graduates working in the profession within six months of graduation.
A world-renowned chiropractic programme, providing the opportunity to practise and change lives around the world.
Gain foundational knowledge and get hands-on experience to develop your technique from day one.
Complete approved basic health science courses.
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Finishing strong
The final two years are focussed on professional practice. Students learn the ins and outs of running a chiropractic business, they build their own client base and transform the lives of local communities. It’s during this time that students put the philosophy, art and science of chiropractic into practice.
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The first two years at the College focus on gaining an understanding of the philosophy of chiropractic and chiropractic communication alongside the practical skills required to become an excellent adjuster. The curriculum covers a wide range of well-established chiropractic techniques and the coursework expands on prerequisite scientific understanding of how the body works and what happens if it doesn’t.
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Prerequisite Study
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The College attracts students from all over the world who are looking for a balanced academic and practical programme in an innovative and supportive learning environment.
Gearing up
Our curriculum is informed by the same vitalistic understanding that chiropractic has of the body's ability to self-regulate, self-organise and self-heal.
Before studying at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, students must complete approved prerequisite study in basic health science courses at university level. Everything students are taught at the College builds on this foundational knowledge.
Getting started
Begin your internship in the Chiropractic Centre and develop practical, communication and business skills.
We teach a wide range of techniques and students get to develop their skills from day one with the guidance of the College's world-class faculty.
“The New Zealand College of Chiropractic has the highest practical experience requirements of any chiropractic college in the world, because we want our graduates to be able to walk into any practice and be a successful chiropractor.”
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Philosophy (the 'Why')
Our curriculum is continually updated to include the latest scientific evidence, developments in technology and approaches to teaching and learning.
Art (the 'How')
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Science (the 'What')
We take a vitalistic approach to chiropractic. We acknowledge the body’s innate ability to heal itself and chiropractic’s role in helping people express optimal health and wellbeing.
Build on your academic knowledge and your chiropractic practice skills.
The College boasts a wide variety of lecturers and mentors, from New Zealand and around the world. They are renowned and hold advanced degrees in a range of science fields as well as having many years of chiropractic practice experience.
Our curriculum is regularly revised and informed by the latest chiropractic research and technique developments. Our interactive learner experience combines the principles of chiropractic with these developments to deliver a world-class curriculum.
Boutique learning environment
Much like New Zealand itself, the College is small and proud of it, with a capped intake of students each year. It is because of this great student-to-lecturer ratio that every student is guaranteed to get the best learning experience possible.
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Build confidence and certainty applying the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic in a real-world setting.
An evidence-informed curriculum
World-class teachers
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Every function of your body is controlled and coordinated via vital messages between your brain and body.
The spine houses and protects your spinal cord, which is part of this communication superhighway.
Any distortion to the way the spine moves may lead to an interference in the brain-body connection, meaning your body is unable to function optimally. This is called a vertebral Chiropractorssubluxation.aretheonly
Chiropractic helps people function at their best through the care of the spine and nervous system."
healthcare professionals specifically trained to locate, analyse and help to correct these vertebral subluxations, restoring this vital brain-body connection. This helps your body’s ability to adapt to the impact of daily stressors and move towards functioning at your best.
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See health and wellbeing in a new light
Discover chiropractic through the experiences of our graduates.
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Starting your journey
For more information on the application process, visit chiropractic.ac.nz/apply
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All 120 credits of prerequisite study must meet NZQA level 5 standards or equivalent.
Our experienced Recruitment Team are here to help. Whether you're looking for advice on the best way to start your chiropractic journey, or have specific questions about your next steps, please get in touch.
If you have completed tertiary study in the science field, we will assess whether these courses meet the prerequisite requirements for entry to the College and help you find appropriate courses if you need further study. Please send your transcript to our admissions team for guidance.
If you have not completed university level study in basic health sciences, it is important that you first apply to the College for guidance and approval of where you can study prerequisite courses.
• Microbiology (15 Credits)
• Three elective courses (45 Credits)
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These include completing five basic health science courses at an undergraduate level and three elective
You do not need an undergraduate degree to study with us, however there are specific prerequisite requirements.
Biophysics (15 Credits)
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• Biochemistry (15 Credits)
There a number of universities in New Zealand that offer approved prerequisite programmes, with many of our international students choosing this pathway.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 Credits)
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The lecturers, staff and students at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic form a strong family, all working towards the same mission of graduating the world’s best chiropractors. You will become part of that supportive environment from day one.
Camp 101 is fun, exciting and an awesome experience. You build strong connections and leave feeling even more motivated and inspired to be a part of an amazing profession surrounded by some of the best people you will meet.”
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In your first week you will get to know your class at Orientation and get fully immersed into the College spirit at Life 101 Camp. You will challenge yourself, support each other, and form friendships that will carry through your next four years of study.
Highlights from this year’s Camp.
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“I knew I was keen on the College's programme, but adding in the aspect of a new adventure and being able to travel was a big drawcard as well.”
With three years of study ahead of her, Randall is excited to build her knowledge and skills and to use her internship years to put these into practice with a wide range of community members as she refines her future plans.
Meet Randall, a first-year student from Vancouver who was so keen to come to the College, she was willing to wait.
As well as learning the skills to become a great chiropractor, Randall plans to make the most of the fact she’s living on other the side of the world. “I want to see every inch of New Zealand as much as I can while I am here.”
She researched a number of chiropractic schools in Canada and the west coast of the US before her family chiropractor suggested she attend the College's local information event, a suggestion that turned out to be a game-changer.
“Being open minded and jumping right into opportunities was a big thing I promised myself I was going to do by coming here; it’s all part of the adventure.”
While she has experienced bouts of homesickness and has had to overcome some challenges with settling, Randall says she finds the College, her fellow students and Kiwis in general hugely supportive and welcoming. “Kiwis and Canadians are very similar, so it hasn’t been too much of a change there. Auckland is also very similar to the west coast of Canada, so there wasn’t really any culture shock per se.”
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Randall has been adjusted herself since she was an infant and was exposed to a range of healthcare modalities growing up, which she says gave her a clear understanding of the path she wanted to follow. After high school, Randall did an undergraduate degree in kinesiology and began exploring career options and shadowing a number of professionals to get a feel for each profession. “I shadowed my own family chiropractor a number of times and through that started to see myself enjoying the lifestyle as well as the instant gratification I could offer to people as a chiropractor.”
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Now that she’s settled, Randall has joined the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) and is finding new opportunities to connect with others and further broaden her horizons.
Get stuck in!
Meet Katie, a second year student from Okotoks, a small town south of Calgary, who has dreamed of being a chiropractor since she was 15.
Katie is excited to get stuck into her internship and Chiropractic Centre experience over the next two years. After that, she plans to sit her Canadian board exams, so that setting up a practice back at home is an option for her.
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A clear vision
She’s not planning to head straight back to Canada though, opting instead to stay in New Zealand for a couple more years to get some local practice as an associate and explore the country further.
A world of opportunity
“Coming to New Zealand has opened my mind to other options. My studies and connections here are opening up so many opportunities for me.”
Doing well together
Since officially joining on campus, Katie has continued her passion for connecting and networking. “All the College events are great for meeting people, having fun, making connections, and networking with others in the profession.”
She says College community really has become her local family, with the College and students creating a strong support system for each other. “Even before I left Canada I had College staff helping with the administrative side of life in New Zealand. The College is so on to it with those sorts of things, you’re not left on your own.”
Katie was a 15-year-old high school student when her father drove her to Calgary city to hear the College present its course to potential Canadian students - and she was instantly hooked. She sent in her application and, from that point, focussed her sights on doing what she needed to do to make her chiropractic dreams a reality, including selecting subjects in high school that would set her up well for her tertiary chapter, which she also hoped would allow her to explore new parts of the world. “I had never been to New Zealand but I had always had the idea that my University years would be a good time to get some travel in too, so having my chiropractic school of choice based in New Zealand allowed me to do both.”
It’s this flexibility and balance which Katie says she really appreciates about the chiropractic profession and plans to fully leverage in the years to come. “I want to help people but enjoy myself as well.”
Students are part of a tight-knit community at our College, with a vibrant student life to balance with their academic studies.
There is lots happening outside of the lecture rooms that students can delve into.
There are lots of opportunities for students to step up into leadership roles by becoming part of the CSA and Student Council, or being involved in the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS).
For those into sports, students can keep fit at our campus gym and be involved with one of our many sports teams such as touch rugby, softball, hockey and volleyball.
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such as practical technique clubs, as well as research, chiropractic philosophy and communication, help students further explore their areas of interest.
The Chiropractic Students’ Association (CSA) is the students’ voice, support network and organises lots of fun events throughout the Clubs,year.
Relaxing and catching up on campus is easy in our cosy student lounge and meeting spaces.
Supported by experienced mentors
From their first year at the College, students have the opportunity to be involved in the Centre by observing interns and mentors, helping out with community events and developing their communication skills.
Taking chiropractic into the community Students also have the opportunity to be involved in regular community events in the Auckland region. These events give interns the opportunity to talk to the public about the benefits of chiropractic care and offer complimentary spine checks.
“Communication is an important skill any chiropractor should have and it’s something you can't only teach in a classroom. It’s because of these unique experiences that students graduate as eloquent communicators of chiropractic.”
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It’s here students take everything they have learned and put it into practice. During their time at the Centre, interns develop their technique, communication and business skills and are given the space to grow into a world-class chiropractor.
Our on-campus Chiropractic Centre is the largest in the southern hemisphere and provides a real-world experience for chiropractic interns completing the final two years of their degree.
The College’s chiropractic interns benefit from expert faculty members and chiropractors who bring real-life experience. Being exposed to an array of mentors allows individual students to connect with a wide range of people and experiences.
Interns work with people from all stages of life, from newborn babies to the elderly and from those needing acute care to those looking to enhance their wellbeing.
Every interaction in the Chiropractic Centre is viewed as a learning experience. To graduate, interns must complete a minimum of 500 visits during their time at the Centre, but usually go well above this number.
Dr Lisa Jian Course Coordinator, Chiropractic Practice
Adam’s desire to come back to New Zealand, plus the prompt and friendly response he immediately got from the College when enquiring sealed the deal for him.
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Meet Adam, a 35 year-old father of one from British Columbia, Canada in his final years at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.
Adam describes being in New Zealand as a ‘home away from home’ and found it easy to settle in.
He says the College picked him up from the airport when he arrived in Auckland, connected him with alumni and offered tips on setting up.
Back to student life
In the spirit of making New Zealand his new home, Adam researched the sports on offer locally and was happy to find his favourites were well catered for. “Sport is a great de-stressor for me, so I was pleased to know I could continue to play softball in the summer and ice hockey in the winter.”
He’s becoming practice-ready at the Chiropractic Centre on campus which helps put him into the mindset of being a chiropractic professional.
Adam and his wife had both spent time in New Zealand in their 20's and fell in love with the country, so when it came time to finding a school to support his chiropractic ambitions, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.
Keeping it in the family
During Adam’s third year at the College he and his wife welcomed their first child into the world. “I’m not going to lie, it’s a huge challenge studying full time and having a baby, but with the support of my wife and the flexibility of the College, it is possible.”
Dad life versus student life
Now in his final years at the College, Adam feels like everything is coming together.
Adam was first introduced to chiropractic when he met his now wife, whose father is a successful chiropractor in Canada. When he gave Adam a first-hand experience of the benefits of the practice, he was hooked.
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“It is really exciting being so close to the graduation line and also very humbling.”
Convinced of his passion for serving others, Adam went on to study massage therapy and set up his own successful practice. After discussions with his wife about what they wanted their future to look like, he decided to re-train in chiropractic. “My wife and I looked to the future and agreed that, through chiropractic, I could better serve my clients from a well-being point of view.”
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A home away from home
New Zealand’s relaxed pace of life gives you the time to enjoy everything our vibrant modern cities have to offer. Enjoy live music, theatre, film, dance, free festivals or international sports fixtures, or hang out with your new friends at a cafe, restaurant or bar.
able to experience our unique Māori culture and see native forests, snow-capped mountains, white sandy beaches, pictureperfect lakes and stunning fjords - in fact, nowhere in New Zealand is more than 128 kilometres (80 miles) from the sea so you are never far from stunning sandy beaches to enjoy.
The size of the UK or Japan but with a population of only 5 million people, New Zealand gives you room to breathe and the space to be yourself.
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World-famous for its friendly people, spectacular landscape and relaxed lifestyle, New Zealand is an unbeatable place to live and study.
New adventures are around every corner in New Zealand while you’re studying herewhether you enjoy high-adrenalin sports like bungy jumping, skydiving or jet boating, or prefer to get closer to nature by hiking or You’llcycling.be
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“To get out of the city is one of the best things you can do. New Zealand’s countryside is beautiful and there’s so much to see and do.”
Meet Dylan and Victoria, a couple from Ontario who’ve made New Zealand their home away from home while they follow their chiropractic dreams.
Dylan and Victoria have always had a passion for helping people. They met whilst studying kinesiology and, after jointly committing to a career in chiropractic, began researching schools across the US and Canada together. Both struggled with the disconnect they discovered between their own personal values and the values of the colleges on offer, but, after being introduced to the College immediately connected with the Kiwi college’s vitalistic approach and applied to join.
Global impact from down under Now in their fourth and final year at the College, Dylan and Victoria are firmly part of the worldwide chiropractic movement and agree that being based in a small country on the other side of the world hasn’t stopped them from making a global impact on the chiropractic stage.
Dylan and Victoria have been just as passionate about exploring New Zealand in their spare time as they have been about the chiropractic profession. This love for seeing the country’s sights is so strong, they’ve even decided to extend their stay.
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between WCCS and each of the partner schools around Asia and the South Pacific. He held the position for a year and says he’s made priceless connections as a result. “I basically know chiropractors all around the world now and being able to network with them has allowed me to get different perspectives and have a better understanding of what chiropractic is like globally.” Victoria also played a leadership role within WCCS, acting as the College's representative in the organisation.
“We have made very different connections being here than we ever would have made if we had stayed in Canada."
Both agree combining the opportunity to travel with the opportunity to continue your education is a great way to make the most out of time abroad and recommended other international students consider doing the same, both for the life experience and the important balance it offers.
After attending the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) AGM in Brisbane in his first year, Dylan was nominated to be the organisation’s regional co-ordinator, joining the international executive team as the liaison
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A purpose and a plan
Our Centre for Chiropractic Research is a leading authority for chiropractic research. Our researchers, faculty and students are recognised world-wide for their contribution to chiropractic research. The Centre provides an opportunity for students to be involved in research as assistants or participants, and publish papers prior to graduation with guidance from the research team. Students who are interested in pursuing post-graduate study or a career in chiropractic research can base their studies at the Centre.
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To read more about our publications and current research projects, visit research.chiropractic.ac.nz
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Our researchers are not only involved in the Centre, but are also active in teaching parts of the academic programme. The curriculum is revised and improved every year to integrate the latest chiropractic research, so students can take an evidenceinformed approach to practice during their internship.
Chiropractic Research
See how our research is strengthening our understanding of the science of chiropractic and shaping our academic programme.
We have a large percentage of graduates who return home to practise (along with a few Kiwi's too). In Canada, all Chiropractors have to sit the Canadian Board exams. For more information visit www.cceb.ca
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You can also practise around the globe, and it is important to research the requirements to practise depending on where you want to go.
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Graduation: Class of 2019 Highlights from the graduation ceremony.
Our graduates are in high demand and can be found practising in many countries around the globe.
Taking your degree to the world
Our soon-to-be graduates are in an enviable position, and it isn’t unusual to have multiple job offers as you get close to graduation. Our accreditation from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia means you are licensed to practise in New Zealand and Australia.
His advice to other Canadian students considering the move to New Zealand to study chiropractic is to “go to the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, have fun, work hard and have your life forever changed”.
Preparing to practise in Canada
Kurtis’s Story
Now back home and working as an established chiropractor at a local Edmonton practice, Kurtis says he feels driven to share as much of his learnings from New Zealand with the rest of the world as possible.
“I’m on a mission to create the same chiropractic community over here that I loved so much in New Zealand.”
Whether or not to return home to Canada after graduation was a tough decision, which he admits to having mixed feelings about. While the initial intention was always to return home, by his third year he had fallen in love with New Zealand and its people and even had local practices reaching out to him with job offers. However, during a Christmas visit back home, he saw the opportunity to use his skills and education to make a difference in his local community.
He believes the College’s unique academic programme and approach to chiropractic warrants a worldwide movement and it was this belief that drove him to leave New Zealand.
“I felt a calling to spread the word to communities that needed it more.”
Kurtis says students and teachers alike went out of their way to support Canadian students taking the Board exams. “From out-of-hours meetings, to student study groups, the College went above and beyond to support those of us preparing for the tests.” He believes the culture and sense of calm at the school helps students to feel less flustered going into the exams. “The people at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic go above and beyond to make sure everyone succeeds, which I think is amazing.”
Meet Kurtis, a College graduate who returned to his hometown of Edmonton, Canada after graduating to spread the College’s vitalistic approach to chiropractic across the world.
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Taking chiropractic to the world
Practising in Canada wasn’t as simple as hopping on a plane and accepting a local job. To be registered to practise in Canada, students must pass the Canadian Chiropractic Board Exams. They are tough tests, but the College’s academic programme prepares students well for them.
Situated in a residential area, most students live within walking distance or a short drive from the College.
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Living in Auckland
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is located in the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington, only 15 minutes from the CBD. Getting round is easy with bus and train services near the campus.
In Auckland, you’ll find a city rich in diverse cultures, friendly people and a huge range of things to see and do. Enjoy the many beaches, coastal and bush walks, festivals, eateries and free local exhibitions and events that Auckland has to offer.
Ranked one of the top global cities, Auckland has it all. When you’re not studying, check out Auckland’s cosmopolitan city centre or explore the surrounding coastline, forests or islands.
The first step is to complete and return an application form along with all supporting documents.
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To help us to get to know you better, you will be invited to an online interview, asked to complete a critical thinking assessment and write an essay.
What are the tuition fees?
You will receive a Letter of Intent that formalises your interest in studying with the College and outlines your pathway. If you are completing your prerequisite study at AUT, you will be required to submit this letter as part of their application process.
Application process
You will need to show proof of a valid student visa before you can start your studies with us. A student visa can be granted for up to four years. Students can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and full-time during holiday periods. Full details and requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available on the Immigration New Zealand website –www.immigration.govt.nz
Once you have successfully completed your prerequisite courses and met all admissions requirements, you will be considered for enrolment.
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Please refer to our website for current tuition fees. chiropractic.ac.nz/tuition-fees
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The College manages a competitive enrolment process. Applicants are expected to have performed well academically, and have a good understanding of chiropractic and how our guiding philosophy drives our vision of a world of people expressing optimal potential.
Email: admissions.assist@nzchiro.co.nz
Unlike most colleges in the Northern Hemisphere, our College has one intake per year at the end of January. Classes run until November, with three breaks throughout the year. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and places are limited so we recommend applying early.
Canadians have multiple avenues for student loans and funding. The College is an approved post-secondary institution and Canadian students can apply for student loans through the Canadian Federal Government. Applying for a line of credit through a bank is another option.
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When can I start?
Our Admissions Team are happy to answer any questions you may have.
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The Admissions Team will assess any previous tertiary study, then work with you to determine your prerequisite study pathway.
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