2 years at RDC; degree completion time
dependent on transfer university

Two Year Pre-Professional Program:

Please note that course work for pre-professional programs varies as per university. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are taking correct pre-professional coursework when applying the a University other than specified in the Calendar.

For the most current university program and transfer information, see the Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

International Students and Students applying outside of their home province are advised to consult the calendar of the institution to which you will be applying regarding its policy on admitting international and out-of-province students. This may vary between institutions.

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With the exception of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, a Pre-Chiropractic program requires three years of post-secondary study. RDC offers the first two years after which the third year is completed at a university.

In Canada, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto offers the Doctor of Chiropractic program in English and the Universite du Quebec offers Doctorat en Chiropractique in French. Students may also attend one of the many chiropractic colleges in the United States or the New Zealand College of Chiropractic.

The New Zealand College of Chiropractic requirements can be met at RDC after two years of study. The New Zealand College of Chiropractic does not require a third year of university study for admission.

Admission to the Pre-Professional Program for Chiropractic at RDC does not guarantee admission to a chiropractic college. You should fulfill the Pre-Professional Program to meet chiropractic college admission requirements and also design your program so you can work towards a Bachelor's degree. Competitive admission to professional programs requires a high grade point average. Check with universities to be aware of specific admission requirements.

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% and no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Math 30-1
5. Subject from Group A, B, or C (Physics 30 is required for most chiropractic colleges in the U.S.A.)

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.

You must pass 20 term university transfer courses or a minimum of 60 credit hours, and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 to receive a Diploma in University Transfer Studies.

Admission to chiropractic colleges requires a minimum of two or three full years of university study while some colleges require a Bachelor's degree. You must make sure you meet admission and minimum course load requirements for the professional program as well as your alternate degree program.

Minimum program content includes:

Suggested Pattern Year 1

• BIOL 217/BIOL 218 (6 credits)
• CHEM 211/CHEM 212 (6 credits)
• ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
• PSYC 260 (3 credits)
• KNSS 200 (3 credits)
• PSIO 258 or Social Sciences or Humanities Option (3 credits)
• Social Sciences or Humanities Option (3 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 2

See an Academic Advisor for details.