Overview

The Chiropractic Science major within the Bachelor of Science provides specialised knowledge enabling students to understand the fundamental elements of human anatomy, immunology, genetics, and microbiology. The major also includes a thorough understanding of chiropractic skills including physical examination, diagnosis with an emphasis on clinical orthopaedics and neurology. The major … For more content click the Read More button below. This course requires students to undertake work-based training through a compulsory work-based placement as part of their studies. 

Admission requirements

Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Additional progression requirements / restrictions

Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrating a knowledge of the principles and concepts of evidence-based health care; (document 9.1 - In-depth knowledge of chiropractic discipline using basic and clinical science)
2.
Recognising how the legislative framework impacts on chiropractic practice and health care; (document 5.3, 7.2 - Legal responsibilities, international status of chiropractors)
3.
Recognising the role chiropractic plays in public health; (document 6.1 - Social aspects of health and disease)
4.
Understanding the context of the profession's history and its current place in the health care system in Australia. (document 9.3 - Principles and history of chiropractic profession)
5.
Conducting a comprehensive and systematic patient assessment through collecting, recording and interpreting data and incorporating qualitative and quantitative evidence; (document 9.2 - Chiropractic procedural skills involving critical problem solving and the use of Informatics)
6.
Planning, delivering and evaluating chiropractic care in consultation with relevant individuals and groups; (document 6.2, 7.1, 9.2 - Health care systems, health and disease, procedural skills involving communication and critical problem solving)
7.
Establishing, maintaining and appropriately concluding therapeutic relationships; (document 2.1 - Critical problem solving)
8.
Delivering care that is evidence-based, customised and responsive to individual patients
9.
The ability to deliver care in a diverse set of health settings
10.
Synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources. (document 4.1 - Uses of information technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of health care)
11.
Working effectively with the interdisciplinary health care team to deliver quality chiropractic care; (document 1.2, 3.1, 3.3 - Communicates effectively with peers, mentors and other health professionals, social interaction with member of health care team, participate in productive relationships)
12.
Participating in ongoing professional development of self and others; (document 1.1, 1.3, 3.2, 4.2, 8.1 - Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and communities, self-awareness, engages in appropriate activities to address learning needs, Interdisciplinarity)
13.
Presenting information, articulating arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes that include assessment, treatment, education and research; (document 1, 2.1, 3.1, 7.2, 8.1, 9.2 - Communicate effectively, demonstrate critical clinical thinking capabilities, social interaction with clients and other health care professionals to achieve desired outcomes, international perspective of chiropractic profession, professional interaction and procedure skills)
14.
Recognising the relevant and required ethical conduct and behaviour within which chiropractic is practised; (document 5.1, 5.2 - Ethical reasoning and professional values)
15.
Demonstrating a capacity for working independently, responsibly and safely; (document 1.1, 5.2 - Communicate effectively and appropriately, professional values)
16.
Using critical thinking and analysis skills in chiropractic practice; (document 4.3 - Effective clinical problem solving)

Professional outcomes

Professional accreditation