Chiropractic Medicine
What Does a Chiropractor Do?
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Doctors of Chiropractic often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
What should I major in?
Although the majority of Chiropractic Schools do not require a specific undergraduate major, due to the
academic preparation required for the Chiropractic School application, the most common PreChiropractic majors at NMSU are: Kinesiology and Athletic Training.
Required Courses:
General Biology (BIOL 2610G/2610L and BIOL 2110G/2110L)
General Chemistry (CHEM 1215G and CHEM 1225G)
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 313, 314 and 315)
Biochemistry (BCHE 395)
Physics (PHYS 1230G/1230L or PHYS 2230G/2230L & PHYS 1240G/1240L or 2240G/2240L)
Human Anatomy & Human Physiology: BIOL 353/BIOL 353L and BIOL 354/BIOL 354L or SPMD 2210/2210L and SPMD 3210/3210L
Statistics (MATH 1350G or A ST 311G)
English Composition (ENGL 1110G)
Recommended courses:
English Communication/Speech Statistics Microbiology Psychology Cell Biology Exercise Physiology Biomechanics
Although coursework listed is recommended by most Chiropractic Schools, admissions requirements may vary from school to school. Please check specific chiropractic school admission websites for detailed prerequisite requirements.
