How long does it take to be a chiropracter?

The educational requirements to become a chiropractor vary depending on the country you are in. Here are the requirements for becoming a chiropractor in some of the major English-speaking countries:

United States:

- Complete a bachelor's degree (4 years).

- Take the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) or MCAT (Medical College Admission Test).

- Complete a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program (4 years) from a chiropractic college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).

- Pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams.

- Obtain a state license to practice chiropractic.

The total time to become a chiropractor in the US is typically around 8 years (4 years of undergraduate study, 4 years of chiropractic college, and 1-2 years for clinical rotations, exams, and licensing).

Canada:

- Complete a bachelor's degree (3-4 years) with specific prerequisites in sciences and humanities.

- Take the Canadian Chiropractic Entrance Exam (CCEE).

- Complete a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program (4 years) from an accredited chiropractic college.

- Pass the Chiropractic Competency Examination (CCE) and the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) exams.

- Complete a one-year internship under the supervision of a licensed chiropractor.

- Obtain a provincial or territorial license to practice chiropractic.

The total time to become a chiropractor in Canada is typically around 8-9 years (3-4 years of undergraduate study, 4 years of chiropractic college, 1 year internship, and 1-2 years for exams and licensing).

United Kingdom:

- Complete A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

- Complete a bachelor's degree (3-4 years) in chiropractic or a related field.

- Take the Chiropractic Entrance Exam (CEE).

- Complete a Masters of Chiropractic (Mchiro) degree (4 years).

- Register with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and obtain a license to practice.

The total time to become a chiropractor in the UK is typically around 8-9 years (3-4 years of undergraduate study, 4 years of chiropractic college, and 1-2 years for exams and registration).

Australia:

- Complete a bachelor's degree (3 years) with specific prerequisites in sciences.

- Take the Chiropractic Admissions Test (CAT) or the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

- Complete a Master of Chiropractic (Mchiro) degree (5 years).

- Register with the Chiropractic Board of Australia (CBA) and obtain a license to practice.

The total time to become a chiropractor in Australia is typically around 8 years (3 years of undergraduate study, 5 years of chiropractic college, and 1-2 years for exams and registration).