Chiropractic Science

Become a qualified healthcare professional with the skills to assess, diagnose and provide management for skeletal and muscular problems as a registered Chiropractor. 

Chiropractors don’t just treat back pain – they help improve the wellbeing of the entire human body. Throughout the course you'll develop fundamental skills required for decision-making and clinical reasoning as well as biomechanics knowledge, static and motion palpation skills, soft tissue management techniques, mobilization and manipulation skills of the spine and pelvis.

3 reasons to study Chiropractic Science at Murdoch

1. Five-star rating and #1 in Western Australia for student support, teaching quality and learning resources for Health Services and Support by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
2. Study at the only fully accredited chiropractic course in Western Australia.
3. Gain hands-on experience working in Murdoch’s purpose built, on-campus chiropractic and rehabilitation clinic. You’ll build your professional practice skills while working with real patients and treating a range of different issues so you graduate with the confidence to treat patients when you commence work.

What you’ll learn

• Biomechanics of the spine and extremities
• Techniques and procedures of physical examination
• Visceral pathophysiology and diagnosis
• Decision-making and clinical reasoning
• Static and motion palpation skills, soft tissue management techniques, mobilization and manipulation skills of the spine and pelvis

Your future career

You’ll graduate with the internationally recognised qualifications you need to become a registered healthcare professional in Australia and other countries. Careers could include:

• Registered Chiropractor in private practice
• Academic work in the tertiary education sector
• Researcher within a University setting or private facility
• Consultant to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) health policy panels and regulatory bodies

International student availability

Please note that International students must commence in Semester 1 and cannot apply for Semester 2.

Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Chiropractic

Professional accreditation

The course B1331 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).

Professional recognition

Graduates of the B1331 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic 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.