Master of Chiropractic - MChiro at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The Master of Chiropractic trains students in manual techniques, anatomical knowledge and professional skills for the regulated chiropractic profession. It is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council and the European Council on Chiropractic Education and is based at Pontypridd.

Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: integrated undergraduate master's | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers human anatomy and physiology, biophysics and radiography, with modules including Clinical Management 1, Clinical Anatomy, Behavioural Science, Biomechanics, Clinical Imaging and Clinical Physiology 1. The course includes a full year in a supervised in-house clinic.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register with the General Chiropractic Council and work in private and multidisciplinary clinics, sports teams, rehabilitation, NHS roles or academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points or above. A-level: BBC to include grade B in Biology and one other science (Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education, Mathematics or Physics), excluding General Studies. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate plus BB at A-level including Biology and one other science. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM including Biology, Human Anatomy or Physiology modules. Access to HE: Science Diploma, 60 credits with 45 at level 3 (18 Distinctions, 24 Merits, 3 Passes). T Level: Pass (C or above). GCSEs: five including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above. Enhanced DBS check with DBS Update Service. Evidence of at least 3 hours observing a chiropractor in clinical practice. Contextual offers may be made. International applicants: IELTS (or equivalent) average of 6.0.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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