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PhD of Chiropractic
- Bridgeport, United States
- 4 years
- English
- Full time
- PhD
About the program
A five-year chiropractic degree with clinical internships in the final years.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 Years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply health-science and healthcare-management concepts. Interpret evidence relevant to health services. Communicate professionally in healthcare settings. Apply ethical and quality principles. Collaborate effectively across health-service teams.
Career outcomes
- Healthcare Administrator
- Clinical Services Coordinator
- Health Program Officer
- Healthcare Consultant
- Health Services Manager
Curriculum
- Five years in ten semesters. Early anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry and palpation
- Then pathology
- Neuroanatomy
- Biomechanics
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic imaging
- Spinal and extremity manipulation. Semesters 8 to 10 are clinical practicum with clinical internships
- Plus research methodology and a research project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or minimum 90 completed credits
- GPA 3.0 or higher within the best 90 credits
- Minimum 24 physical/life science credits with C or better and at least half with labs
- Recommended Biology/Anatomy and Physiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physics
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree or at least 90 undergraduate credits with required physical/life science preparation
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 95
- PTE 58
- EIKEN Grade Pre-1
- University of Bridgeport ESL Advanced Level
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Transcripts
- English Proficiency Test Score
- Personal Statement
- Resume or CV
- One Recommendation Letter from a Healthcare Practitioner
How to apply
- Complete the online application at official website. Submit the required academic.English proficiency documents.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,310 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | _ |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Chiropractic |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 191 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 Years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible applicants may receive tuition scholarships up to 25000 USD per year. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2026
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days leftProgram starts
August 2026
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,310 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 95, PTE 58, EIKEN Grade Pre-1, University of Bridgeport ESL Advanced Level.