Master of Clinical Chiropractic

Prepare to make a real difference in people’s lives by becoming a qualified healthcare professional with the knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, and manage pain and disability of the spine and musculoskeletal system. Study the Master of Clinical Chiropractic and build on your bachelor's degree, to equip yourself with the advanced knowledge and skills required to apply for registration as a chiropractor in Australia and New Zealand.

As a chiropractor, you’ll be trained to recognise a wide range of conditions involving the musculoskeletal system and related pain syndromes. This program develops the strong scientific foundation and evidence-based clinical skills you’ll need to graduate confident and ready to practice.

This rigorous program is underpinned by Murdoch University’s commitment to excellence in patient care, public safety, and professional development. The Master of Clinical Chiropractic will advance your clinical and diagnostic capabilities and prepare you for independent practice as a primary contact health professional. Clinical placements are embedded throughout the program to ensure you are job ready and able to make a positive impact as a primary healthcare provider.

As a graduate of this program, you will possess the high-level skills and professional behaviours needed to deliver safe, ethical, and effective chiropractic care and integrate clinical expertise with the best available evidence and patient preferences. 

3 reasons to study a Master of Clinical Chiropractic at Murdoch University

1. Study the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
2. Gain hands-on experience working in Murdoch’s purpose built, on-campus chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic.
3. Graduate with the skills and professional competencies required for registration as a chiropractor in Australia and New Zealand.

What you’ll learn

This comprehensive program focuses on patient-centred, evidence-based care and builds high-level clinical capability through: 

• Diagnosis and Management: Mastering assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and disability, with a focus on spinal and neuromusculoskeletal health.
• Rehabilitation and Prevention: Applying therapeutic and preventative strategies to optimise patient outcomes.
• Professional Practice: Gaining expertise in running a private practice, including the operation of diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Integrated Clinical Learning: Completing supervised patient care through university teaching clinics and external work placements.
• Rural and Remote Placements: Gaining valuable clinical experience in rural and regional settings, including working with Indigenous populations and communities with limited access to healthcare services.
• Research and Critical Thinking: Conducting research projects that synthesise complex information and contribute to advancing chiropractic practice.

Your future career

With a qualification that equips you for both clinical excellence and professional leadership, you’ll be prepared for roles in:

• Private practice
• Allied health teams
• Sports chiropractic
• Health insurance
• Occupational health and safety
• Rehabilitation
• Research

Professional accreditation

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course are eligible for registration with the Chiropractic Board of Australia and are also eligible for registration in New Zealand.

Graduates from Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) accredited educational institutions may be eligible to sit registration examinations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world in accordance with the laws and requirements of each individual country and/or jurisdiction.

International students should note that if they intend to seek work in Australia after graduation, that there is a registration requirement for minimum English language competency of IELTS Band 7.