New graduates may face growing competition when setting up a practice. There is little turnover and chiropractors often continue working at least part time past age 65. Preparation To enroll in chiropractic college, students must have at least two years of undergraduate study. Required courses include English, social science or humanities, organic and inorganic chemistry. Additional courses cover biology, physics, and psychology.
Many applicants have a bachelor's degree.
Chiropractic college programs usually last four years. The first two years are spent in the classroom and the laboratory. Students take classes such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. The last two years are a combination of courses and clinical experience. Courses cover skeletal manipulation and spinal adjustments.