Pre-Chiropractic
Program Description
The Pre-Chiropractic program is the first three years of a Bachelor of Science program, tailored to meet the admission requirements of the professional school(s). Students can take one year of studies at Keyano College then transfer to a university to complete the remaining pre-professional program requirements while completing a BSc degree.
The only Canadian School that offers a chiropractic program is the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.
Students are not guaranteed admission to the Chiropractic College as it is a competitive program. Students are encouraged to fulfill all the Pre-Professional Chiropractic program requirements, but also design their program so that a Bachelor of Science Degree can be completed.
Pre-professional programs are designed to meet the admission requirements of professional schools, such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, etc.
These programs are very competitive, so students should plan their program, allowing them the option of completing an undergraduate degree if admission into the professional program is denied or delayed.
Transfer depends on proper course selection, credit hours completed, grade point average (GPA), and other requirements. The minimum stated GPA is often not enough because of the competition to enter a program.
Admission Requirements
Program Structure
This program of study is based on the recommendations from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. Students should consult with the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College during registration as requirements are subject to change.
To apply to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, students require at least three full years of undergraduate university study in Canada. Currently the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College does not have course prerequisites, however it is recommend that students have a science background that includes courses such as biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory psychology, some humanities and/or social sciences, and physical education.
Since there are no specific requirements other than three full years of 90* of coursework, students are encouraged to enrol in courses that fulfill requirements towards an undergraduate degree (e.g. biological sciences or physical education).
Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.