| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Location | Brisbane and Mackay |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus |
| Course code | CC71 |
| First-year fee | $8,946 (Indicative) (CSP) $30,600 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
Study the Master of Clinical Chiropractic and equip yourself with the knowledge and clinical skills to meet the competencies required by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) and therefore apply for registration as a chiropractor in all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand.
The Master of Clinical Chiropractic is designed as an extended (six-term) Masters to maximise clinical learning, which is largely undertaken in approved chiropractic clinics in the community and complemented by the availability of theoretical content by flexible learning.
Chiropractic training is the process of reaching a logical diagnosis, planning a patient's treatment and assessing the effectiveness of that therapeutic intervention. As a graduate of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic, you will develop knowledge, skills, values and behaviours necessary to become a primary care chiropractic practitioner in the delivery of patient-centred care.
The course emphasises evidence-based practice, which is the combination of best scientific information, clinical expertise, and patient's values and circumstances.
As primary healthcare practitioner you will:
- gain high-level practical skills integrating assessment, diagnosis and management with the clinical sciences;
- be taught rehabilitation and prevention of pain and disability of the spine and extremities;
- learn how to run a private practice and operate x-ray equipment;
- conduct supervised patient care as part of practice-integrated learning involving University teaching clinics and industry work placement;
- deliver chiropractic care safely, competently and ethically and;
- be able to analyse and synthesize complex information by creating and implementing a research project and articulating the outcomes.
“You can study online and on campus as well as between different campuses. I really liked the flexibility I had with that. Alongside the world-class lecturers we have on offer, it really influenced my decision.
George Hannaford
Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic), Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic will prepare you to peruse employment opportunities in fields/roles such as private practice, sports medicine, occupational health and safety, and rehabilitation. Opportunities are provided for international placement, regional and rural health engagement, and indigenous health care.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 18 units (144 credits):
- 1The core structure (18 units)
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
Clinical Practice 1 - CHIR20002
Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic
Clinical Practice 2 - CHIR20003
Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic
Clinical Practice 3 - CHIR20006
Placement in an approved Chiropractic clinic
Clinical Practice 4 - CHIR20009
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic
Clinical Practice 5 - CHIR20011
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic
Clinical Practice 6 - CHIR20013
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Full-Fee Places (FFPs) are available for this course. CSPs are only available if you study at our Mackay campus. If you study on campus at CQU Brisbane, you will pay full tuition fees.
The fees listed are indicative and should be used as a guide only. They are based on enrolling in a full-time study load for one academic year (generally, this is eight units over two terms). Your fees may vary depending on the units you select and the number you study per term. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Depending on the type of place you are offered, you may be eligible for a government HELP loan.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs)
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you will pay student contribution fees rather than full tuition fees if you meet eligibility requirements. If offered a CSP, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
Full-Fee Paying Places
If offered a full-fee-paying place, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
How to apply
How to apply
Select where you'd like to study and your preferred intake
You'll need to choose where you would like to study in the 'choose where you live' selector. This course is only available on campus, so not all states or territories will be listed.
Your application options
Follow these steps
Extra admission information
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study with CQU.
