Doctor of Chiropractic at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

A full-time, on-campus Doctor of Chiropractic, described as the first chiropractic program at a research-intensive public institution. It combines evidence-based education with clinical experience within an interprofessional academic environment, preparing graduates for the national board examinations. The program is seeking programmatic accreditation from the Council on Chiropractic Education and does not currently hold accredited status.

Faculty: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Department: Community Health Services and Rehabilitation Science | Duration: 2 years and 8 months (8 terms, including 2 summer terms) | Intake: Fall (August); applications open September 15, 2026 and close April 1, 2027 | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Basic science, clinical science, chiropractic science and clinical education. Year 1 includes gross anatomy, human function and metabolism, neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, diagnostic imaging, differential diagnosis and clinical practicum; clinical rounds start in the first term, supervised clinical tasks in year two, and full-time clinical chiropractic settings in year three.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; at least four semesters (12-16 credits) of biological, physical and/or applied sciences taken for a letter grade; two letters of recommendation (one academic, one healthcare professional); personal statement of up to 500 words; resume; video interview for top applicants; technical standards; apply through GradCAS ($50 fee). Rolling decisions. International applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5 or Duolingo 140 (on the new TOEFL scale, 5.0 with all sub-scores of 4.0 or higher).

Domestic applicants: USD 46,194 a year (2026-27). DC programme (8 terms) for PA students entering Fall 2026: flat rate of $15,398 per term, $46,194 for a 3-term year and $123,184 for all 8 terms, as stated. Mandatory fees excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 55,200 a year (2026-27). DC programme (8 terms) for out-of-state students entering Fall 2026: flat rate of $18,400 per term, $55,200 for a 3-term year and $147,200 for all 8 terms, as stated. Mandatory fees excluded. Source

Intake: Fall (August); applications open September 15, 2026 and close April 1, 2027

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

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