Pre-Chiropractic Advising

Pre-Chiropractic Requirements

Biology (5 credits)

  • BIOL 101 (3 credits) Concepts of Biology
  • BIOL 101L (2) Concepts of Biology Lab

Chemistry (15 credits)

  • CHEM 101 (4 credits) Principles of Chemistry I
  • CHEM 102 (4) Principles of Chemistry II
  • CHEM 102L (2) Introductory Chemistry Lab
  • CHEM 351 (3) Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 351L (2) Organic Chemistry I Lab

Physics

  • PHYS 111 (4 credits) Basic Physics

Psychology

  • PSYC 100 (3 credits) Introduction to Psychology

English

  • ENGL 100  (3 credits) Composition

Other Coursework*

Around 90 credits including General and Major Requirements

Total Credits: 120*

Bachelor’s Degree STRONGLY recommended

Recommended Coursework

BIOL 251 (3) and BIOL 430 (4) or CHEM 437 (4)

Admissions requirements vary among Chiropractic programs.  The above course requirements are designed to meet the requirements of most schools.  For the specific requirements of each school and additional information regarding Chiropractic programs visit the Association of Chiropractic Colleges website.

For questions regarding the UMBC Pre-Chiropractic Program requirements please contact:

The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising

Sherman Hall, B-Wing Room 224

oapa@umbc.edu

410-455-2729