Chiropractic medicine is a health profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. The most common therapeutic procedure performed is spinal manipulation. The purpose is to restore joint mobility, spinal alignment, and proper function to the nervous system.
Professional Associations and Resources
How do I apply to chiropractic school?
Do I need to take a graduate school entrance exam?
What are the prerequisites for applying to chiropractic medicine?
Local Programs
Sample Timeline - Traditional 4 Year
Volunteering and Shadowing Opportunities
Into what chiropractic programs have DePaul students been recently admitted?
It is important for students to check each school's requirements
carefully as some schools will require information not listed above. Students are responsible for checking the prerequisites for the classes above and for the prerequisites for each individual professional school. For
more information about a specific program, please contact the school
directly.