Chiropractic (DC)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Doctor of Chiropractic
Duration

2 years and 8 months
(8 terms, including 2 summer terms)

Format(s)
On-campus
Degree Type
Doctor of Chiropractic
Duration

2 years and 8 months
(8 terms, including 2 summer terms)

At a Glance

The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is proud to offer the first chiropractic program at a research-intensive, public institution. Based on its strong reputation in the health sciences, Pitt is uniquely positioned to train a new generation of chiropractors who will be at the leading edge of science for spine and musculoskeletal disorders. From day one, students will receive a combination of rigorous, evidence-based education and clinical experiences within an interprofessional academic environment and in the emerging value-based health care delivery system.

Application

Start Term

Fall term (August)

Application Opens

August 1, 2024

Application Closes

February 1, 2025

Commitment
and Credits

Duration

2 years and 8 months
(8 terms, including 2 summer terms)

Commitment

Full-time

Credits

Degree

Type of Degree

Doctor of Chiropractic

This degree prepares graduates to sit for the national board examinations.

Format(s)

On-campus

Applied Skills

Students will have clinical experiences throughout all eight semesters of the program, starting with observational clinical rounds in the first term. In their second year, students will perform clinical tasks under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor. In their third year, students will eventually be in a full-time clinical chiropractic setting treating and managing patients.

Estimated
Program Costs

Certification
and Licensure

Successful admission to and completion of a chiropractic program and earning the degree does not guarantee that a state or foreign jurisdiction will grant licensure. Each state and country set its own standards of competency and scope of practice for chiropractic through regulatory processes. These standards may include, but are not limited to, pre-chiropractic and chiropractic education requirements. Many state boards also require passing National Board examinations as part of the licensing requirements. For detailed information on state and international licensing requirements, visit the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board website at www.FCLB.org or consult the specific state licensing boards.

Accreditation

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at the University of Pittsburgh is currently engaged in the process of seeking programmatic accreditation by the Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103-3642, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org. During this application process, the program does not hold accredited status with the agency, nor does the agency ensure eventual accreditation.

Student
Handbooks

2024-2025 Graduate Student Handbook
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