Overview
Take the next step towards a successful career in Chiropractic with London’s only Chiropractic course. Our Integrated Masters Degree will allow you to develop your diagnostic, research and clinical skills to enable you to identify, diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and, in doing so, to transform your patients’ lives.
You’ll be learning in our brand new dedicated Chiropractic facilities. You’ll also have the chance to observe clinical practice from the very first year of the course with annual clinical placements, forming a core part of your education. Our clinical placements are based in chiropractic clinics throughout London and the South of England. In your final year, our public facing Chiropractic clinic will give you first-hand experience of working with patients, and growing community connections.
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the General Chiropractic Council, the regulator body for Chiropractic within the UK.
Why Chiropractic at LSBU?
| ModeFull-time | Duration4 years | Start dateSeptember | Application codeB320 | Application method UCAS |
Course Accreditations
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General Chiropractic Council
Location
The Croydon Campus is located at Electric House, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 1LB See our location page for more details.
Entry Level Requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.
- A Level BBC including at least 1 science subject and excluding General Studies or:
- BTEC National Diploma DMM in Science or:
- Access to HE Diploma in Science with 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes or:
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C Maths, Science and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
The following additional requirements apply to this course:
- Evidence of commitment to the profession
- Evidence of having shadowed a chiropractor for a minimum of 1 day
- Passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
- Ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements
- Students from outside the UK will be required to provide a police check from their home country.
- English Language: Those whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in the written element and a minimum score of 6.5 in speaking, reading and listening) for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS)
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
Foundation Year
If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and, on completion of this course, you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health pre-registration health and social care degrees.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
United Kingdom
£9535
Tuition fees for home students
International
£17600
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
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Full-time
full-time
Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 1FC00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £38140 International: £70400 Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 2
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 2FC00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £38140 International: £70400 Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 3
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 3FC00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £38140 International: £70400 Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 4
UK fee: £9535 International fee: £17600 AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 4FC00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £38140 International: £70400
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
Possible fee changes
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study
If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.
Scholarships
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.
Fee status
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
The writing up fee:
A student can change to writing up status for the purpose of a lower fee when the examination arrangements have been submitted and approved. Examination arrangements are submitted 3 months prior to submission of the thesis for examination. A student only has one year of writing up at the reduced fee that covers submission, viva, and minor corrections. The writing up fee 25/26 is £1,246
International students
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Home and International entry
| Mode Full-time | Duration 4 years | Start date September | Application code B320 | Application method UCAS |
Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Accommodation
Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
Finance
It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.
Postgraduate Application Service
Book a session with one of our specialist Postgraduate Advisors. Over a one on one Advice Session they'll advise you on postgraduate degrees at LSBU that match your interests and experience.
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
The Integrated Masters in Chiropractic provides a thorough education in human anatomy, physiology and pathology specifically of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Students received both theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow them to practice chiropractic in a safe and efficacious manner.
Year 1
- Clinical Anatomy
Provides the students with an in-depth understanding of human clinical anatomy.
20 credits - Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology
Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of the metabolic working of the human body and the physiological problems that can arise.
20 credits - Chiropractic Technique I
An introduction to the biomechanical functions of the human body and the relationship between structure and function.
20 credits - Normal Radiographic Anatomy
Offers the student the knowledge and skills necessary to understand radiological images and their use in clinical practice
20 credits - Psychology and Behavioural Science
The student acquires a grounding in the sociology and behavioural science of health with an emphasis on the biopsychosocial model.
20 credits - Interprofessional Learning
Unique to the LSBU Institute of Health and Social Care, this module brings together the students from across the allied healthcare spectrum to work together. The module offers students a broad view of the working of healthcare professions beyond what is normally found in any one course.
20 credits
Year 2
- General Diagnosis
The student is provided with the skills required for clinical examination. With an emphasis on history and physical examination procedures, general diagnosis offers the foundation for the level 6 module clinical diagnosis.
20 credits - Chiropractic Technique II
Further investigations into manipulation of the joints, soft tissue mobilisation and the types of conditions often seen in chiropractic care.
20 credits - Radiological Imaging
Picking up from year 1 radiology, students are introduced to the pathological findings visible on a variety of imaging techniques including x-ray, MRI, and Ultrasound.
20 credits - Anatomy and Physiology of the Head, Neck and Nervous System
The module exams the structures of the head and neck and the anatomy and physiological functioning of the nervous.
20 credits - Orthopaedics/Neurology
A specialty module reviewing orthopaedic and neurological assessment and how they can be integrated into care.
20 credits
Year 3
- Clinical Diagnosis
An in-depth view of the pathologies that can be found in most chiropractic offices. Discussions range from common musculoskeletal problems to those that are more complex.
20 credits - Public Health
Public Health Examining public health and health promotion locally, nationally and globally. Chiropractors as promoters of health. Nutritional requirements in normal and special populations. - Chiropractic Technique III
This module refines the manipulative techniques the students has learned in the previous year. Additional case studies are presents and clinical problem solving is presented.
20 credits - Rehabilitation
This module develops students exercise and rehabilitation skills, enabling patients take an active part in their treatment.
20 credits - Contemporary Issues in Chiropractic
A wide ranging seminar looking at clinical, business and policy issues facing the practice of chiropractic.
credits: 20 - Research Methodologies
The methods and philosophy that under lies clinical research. Students investigate the research process and participate in a literature review.
20 credits
Year 4
- Chiropractic Clinic
Students spend the majority of their final year treating patients at the on-site public chiropractic clinic built specifically for that purpose
60 credits - Dissertation
A final year 12000 word master’s level dissertation on a topic relating to clinical practice.
60 credits;
Careers
By the time you graduate, you will be a competent and confident clinician, committed to clinical excellence, patient care, and life long learning fully equipped for a successful, rewarding career. As a graduate, you’ll be able to register with the General Chiropractic Council, enabling you to practice across the UK. An increasing number of chiropractors are also actively involved in teaching and research.
The University has established excellent links with chiropractic placement providers throughout Greater London ensuring students receive a diverse and interesting learning experience
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
- Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
The Integrated Masters in Chiropractic is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council GCC).
The course has established links with our practice providers within London and the South of England.
Throughout the year numerous guest lecturers offer our students a wide range of topics relating to the profession.
Teaching and Assessment
Our staff members have roles in clinical practice and research outside of teaching. This allows for the integration of contemporary clinical practice and research into our teaching.
Transferable skills are developed through engagement with, and completion of tasks in the academic and clinical curriculum. Interprofessional learning, group activities, practical skills development using simulation, and problem-based approaches in the academic environment will be supplemented and enhanced by clinical placement experience as part of a blended learning approach.
The course is taught using a variety of methods; lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, presentations and observational placement.
Assessments are via written final exams, in class course work, OSCEs and Vivas.
For each 20 credit module students should be expected to undertake 200 hours of learning.
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