Gaining Professional Registration as a Chiropractor in Canada

How do you become a chiropractor?

Like Canada, few post-secondary institutions in Australia offer chiropractic programs.

Graduate programs such as the Master of Chiropractic degree granted by Macquarie University and the Master of Clinical Chiropractic degree offered by Murdoch University are fully accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA). Because CCEA is a member of the Councils on Chiropractic Education International (CCEI), these qualifications are recognized by the Canadian Chiropractic Examination Board (CCEB) for candidates seeking to practice chiropractic in Canada.

If you wish to gain qualifications leading to professional registration as a chiropractor in Canada or Australia, you must undertake a recognized program of study. Both Macquarie University and Murdoch University offer pathway options and graduate entry routes that meet the requirements to practice in Canada.

Those without a strong background in human systems should consider the undergraduate pathway programs, Macquarie University’s Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and Murdoch University’s Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Clinical Chiropractic.

 

Step #1 Complete Education

Complete a graduate chiropractic program approved by a CCEI member council to be considered equivalent to a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

 

Step #2 Canadian Chiropractic Examination Board (CCEB) Certificate 

Candidates must complete 1 written and 1 clinical examination. There will still be 3 exam administrations per year. You must pass the Written Examination before being eligible to apply for the Clinical Examination.

 

Step #3 Provincial Registration

Provide your CCEB Certificate to the regulatory board for the province you intend to practice to become licensed.

 

Explore Available Chiropractic Programs

Macquarie University

Program: Master of Chiropractic
Semester intake: February
Duration: 3 years

Program: Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Semester intake: February
Duration: 3 years (Master of Chiropractic is only 2 years after graduating from Bachelor of Chiropractic Science; 3 + 2 years.)

Murdoch University

Program: Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Semester intake: January
Duration: 2 years

Program: Bachelor of Health Science / Master of Clinical Chiropractic
Semester intake: February
Duration: 4 years

Application Deadlines
All programs listed above are based on rolling admissions. Applications close when the program is filled. You’re encouraged to apply as early as possible.

 

Fast Facts

Macquarie University (Sydney, NSW)

Location & Lifestyle: Located in North Ryde, a suburb of Sydney, Australia’s largest economic and healthcare hub. Offers an urban university setting with deep networks across hospitals, sports organizations, and health networks.

Proven Legacy: Hosts the longest-running chiropractic program in Australia. Highly respected brand recognition across Canada, Australia, and internationally.

High Employability & Outcomes: #1 university in Sydney for postgraduate teaching quality and student support (QILT Student Experience Survey).

Advanced Diagnostic Radiology Training: Students receive specialized, high-level training in diagnostic radiology and x-ray interpretation directly integrated into the clinical curriculum.

 

Murdoch University (Perth, WA)

Only Program on Australia’s West Coast: The exclusive provider of chiropractic education in Western Australia, giving Murdoch students a regional monopoly on clinical placements, local community health outreach, and regional job market demand.

State-of-the-Art On-Campus Public Clinic: Home to a purpose-built, fully operational public chiropractic clinic. Features advanced technology, including digital radiography, radiographic suites, rehabilitation spaces, and traction equipment.

Lower Cost of Living: Perth offers a more affordable cost of living compared to Sydney, making it an economically attractive choice for international students managing tuition and living expenses over a multi-year program.

Start your application to chiropractic school!

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