Pre-Chiropractic

Program Overview.

Chiropractic medicine focuses on spinal health and well-being and is a growing medical profession. As a chiropractor, you'll help patients stay healthy without drugs or surgery. Students who identify as pre-chiropractic typically major in biology and/or chemistry and then add appropriate prerequisites.

Morningside's pre-chiropractic program isn't necessarily a major but rather helps prepare students for post-baccalaureate enrollment into chiropractic programs elsewhere.

About Preprofessional Programs at Morningside:

Major and minor in areas related to your desired field.
Take courses that will prepare you for entry into professional programs in law, health sciences, and ministry.
Develop your writing and critical thinking skills to prepare for your career’s entrance exam (MCAT, LSAT, GRE, etc.)
Experience the Morningside difference with active learning opportunities and extracurriculars that can enhance your resume.

Understanding Your Undergraduate Path

Students at Morningside University who identify as Pre-Chiropractic typically major in Biology and/or Chemistry and then add appropriate prerequisites. Typical prerequisite courses are in the areas of business (a minor is recommended), english, the social sciences, humanities, organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, physics, and psychology (specific psychology courses may vary depending on the school). Each institution offering a Chiropractic program has its own undergraduate prerequisites, so applicants should contact the school or college of their choice for specific requirements. Be sure to consult with your Academic Adviser, Faculty Adviser, or an adviser at the school or college of chiropractic that you plan to attend.

Common Pre-Chiropractic Majors

3+1 Program

Experience
Morningside's Pre-Chiropractic

Morningside University's pre-chiropractic program will help prepare you for entry into a professional program at a chiropractic college by extending education beyond the confines of the classroom.

Network

You may frequently interact with professionals throughout the industry developing relationships and building skills. Opportunities include:

Industry-leading speakers
Club meetings and college-wide seminars
Interviews
Internships
Travel to conferences

TRAVEL

You will have the opportunity to travel regionally, nationally, and even internationally for professional conferences, industry field trips, or May Term courses. Travel grants and special scholarship eligibility may be available.

research

Conduct research alongside faculty members, giving you an advantage for graduate school or immediate entry into the agriculture industry. You may also have the opportunity to present findings at the Morningside University Palmer Research Symposium, the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), or at regional and national industry events.

STUDENT CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Beta Beta Beta
Pre-Law Club
Pre-Professional Health Club
Campus Ministry
Morningside Mentors in Science
Morningside Civic Union
Chemistry Club
Religious Studies Club
Theta Alpha Kappa
Business Honors
Sigma Tau Delta
Omicron Delta Kappa

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

American Chiropractic Association

Bureau of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chiropractors

Career Services – Graduate School Information

Cleveland University, Kansas City Articulation Agreement

ExploreHealthCareers.org (Chiropractic medicine)

Northwestern School of Health Sciences – Chiropractic Program

Palmer College of Chiropractic

13:1

student:faculty ratio, so you're assured a quality education focused directly on you.

65+

majors & pre-professional
programs available.

Applying for Chiropractic School

Applicants must have at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate study leading toward a bachelor's degree, including prerequisite courses. Since it is not a minimum requirement yet, some students can complete the requirements in two years and then go, if they are accepted. Many applicants have a bachelor's degree, which may eventually become the minimum entry requirement so you are strongly encouraged to pursue the completion of a degree.

Requirements for admission usually include the following: