A world-class academic programme

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.

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.

Gearing up 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. See page 9 for recommended prerequisite programmes. Getting started 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.

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.

Your Programme Journey Prerequisite Study

Complete approved basic health science courses.

Year 1

Gain foundational knowledge and get hands-on experience to develop your technique from day one.

New Zealand College of Chiropractic Pillars of Learning

Philosophy

Science Art

Philosophy (the 'Why') 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.

Art (the 'How') 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.

Science (the 'What') Our curriculum is continually updated to include the latest scientific evidence, developments in technology and approaches to teaching and learning.

World-class teachers 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.

An evidence-informed curriculum 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.

Innovation

Dr Kathryn Allen talks about the anatomy screen. 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.

“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.”

Dr Marina Fox, Vice President Academics

Year 2

Build on your academic knowledge and your chiropractic practice skills.

Year 3

Begin your internship in the Chiropractic Centre and develop practical, communication and business skills.

Year 4

Build confidence and certainty applying the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic in a real-world setting.