Pre-Chiropractic
At the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, you’ll experience a rigorous curriculum and unique learning opportunities that will prepare you well for a career in the chiropractic field.
Specialized support is available to pre-chiropractic students through the Health Careers Center.
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Pre-chiropractic is not a major at UW-Eau Claire, but rather a declaration of your intention to continue your education and become a chiropractor. No specific undergraduate major is required for a career in chiropractic, giving you the opportunity to select an academic program that fits your interests and goals. Most UWEC students choose to major in rehabilitation science, exercise science, or biology.
Certain courses, skills, and experiences are also favored when applying for graduate school. Most accredited chiropractic colleges expect involvement in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, observations or job shadowing, and direct work experience with a licensed chiropractor. Requirements vary by program and students should connect with their advisor and access pre health advising information early and often. Visit the Health Careers Center for a more detailed guide on pre-chiropractic advising. This incredible team behind you is aware of the academic requirements most graduate schools expect and will ensure you gain the knowledge and experiences necessary for acceptance into your school of choice.
Chiropractors provide professional health care and aid for a variety of ailments. Typically, they provide therapy by manipulating the spine to assist with pain management. Approaching health with a holistic approach, chiropractors improve patients’ lives from the inside out.
Program Details
Are you planning a future in a health career? UW-Eau Claire is one of only a few schools of its size with a specialized Health Careers Center dedicated to helping you achieve your health career goals. We offer access to targeted programming, high-quality clinical and volunteering opportunities, and personalized academic and pre-professional advising delivered by our caring expert staff.
While pursuing your undergraduate degree at UWEC, you'll learn alongside a small team of students who, like you, are interested in noninvasive ways of helping others lead healthier and happier lives. Pre-chiropractic students work closely with faculty and staff members in the kinesiology department and can participate in a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including volunteer work, student-faculty research, and internships.
On-campus student organizations — like the Pre-Kinesiology Club — directly connect you with other pre-chiropractic students. These extracurriculars are also an excellent way to learn about the profession's latest research and best practices, and enable students to network, volunteer, and educate the community about chiropractic care.
Pre-chiropractic students can get involved with the community through various community outreach and volunteer programs. Popular program choices include P.R.I.D.E, which serves children and adults with cognitive, sensory, and physical disabilities by providing skill development and fitness instruction; and the Community Fitness Program, which aims to improve health and wellness in the Chippewa Valley.
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Where can the pre-chiropractic program lead me after graduation?
After earning your undergraduate degree from UWEC, your next step toward becoming a chiropractor is earning your doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) degree. The university’s success rate at preparing students who gain admission to graduate schools is outstanding. Previous students have gone on to attend Northwestern Health Sciences University, Palmer College of Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences, Logan University, and Life University.
What can I do with a D.C.?
Doctors of chiropractic — often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians — practice a drug-free approach to health care. Responsibilities include patient examination, wellness promotion, health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. As a chiropractor, you’ll use broad diagnostic skills and be trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling. A doctor of chiropractic is a part of the health care community, often consulting with or referring to other health care providers.
Courses you can expect as a pre -chiropractic student include, general chemistry, physics, biology, and kinesiology. These courses prepare students for entrance into their chosen chiropractic school. This includes completion of all prerequisite courses, observation or work experience with a licensed chiropractor, and competitive overall and science GPAs. Students are also prepared to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), which is required for admission to some chiropractic programs.
Requirements vary by program and students should connect with their advisor and access pre health advising information early and often. Visit the Health Careers Center for a more detailed guide on pre-chiropractic advising.
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