Selection of candidates for the chiropractic programme from applicants that fulfil the above criteria is done using accepted methods for medical and health care programmes, conducted by a selection panel. The Director of Studies shall appoint the selection panel. The academic records of applicants shall be assessed to determine breadth and depth of subject knowledge. Referees reports and testimonials shall be assessed to give an indication of an applicant s character and background. An applicant will normally be invited for an interview - the applicant s verbal reasoning, language and interaction skills, and attitudes are assessed.
Offers are conditional upon satisfactory health screening.
The mission statement of the chiropractic programmes is to enhance and promote health and well-being through chiropractic health care, by educating skilled chiropractors that demonstrate clinical and research excellence within a multidisciplinary environment. Modular design comprised of 20 academic modules, a supervised research project and written submission for the MSc, and a clinical training period. This full -time only programme is completed in 2 years and 8 months of continuous attendance. The normal amount of contact time is 24 hours per week for the first 20 months. The clinical training period is assessed continuously.