Wellbeing

You can get into this job through a university course.

University

You'll need to do a degree or postgraduate master's course recognised by the General Chiropractic Council.

This involves 3 years of full time study and 1 year working under supervision.

You might be able to take an Access to Science course if you do not have the degree entry requirements.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
• 3 A levels or equivalent

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

Volunteering and work experience

You'll need to get paid or voluntary experience of working with a chiropractor before applying for a course.

You'll also find it useful to get experience of working in healthcare.

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks

More information

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a chiropractor from the General Chiropractic Council and the British Chiropractic Association.

Most chiropractors are self employed.

With experience you could:set up your own practice; move into education or research; specialise in an area like sports medicine, rehabilitation or neurology