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2 years full-time
Largely undertaken in approved chiropractic clinics in the community and complemented by the availability of theoretical content by flexible learning.
On Campus
Term 1, 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
CCEA
Course Content
Advanced Clinical Neurology and Diagnosis
Clinical Practice 1
Work Integrated Learning – four-week placement at an approved Chiropractic Clinic in Term 1
Research Project for Health Professionals 1
Extraspinal Articulations
Diagnostic Imaging
Clinical Practice 2
Work Integrated Learning – four-week placement at an approved Chiropractic Clinic in Term 2
Diagnostic Imaging 2
Clinical Practice 3
Work Integrated Learning – shadow final-year interns at the CQU Health Clinic in Term 3
Clinical Practice 4
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic – participate in clinic sessions and community outreach under CQU staff supervision in Term 1 of Year 2
Clinical Practice 5
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic – up to two shifts per week in an approved private practice, alongside regular clinic shifts in Term 2 of Year 2
Clinical Practice 6
Placement in the University Chiropractic clinic – up to two shifts per week in an approved private practice, alongside regular clinic shifts in Term 3 of Year 2
Common Questions
Yes. Graduates of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic will meet the competencies required by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) and will therefore be eligible to apply for registration with the Chiropractic Board of Australia (CBA), allowing them to practise in all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand.
The course includes six clinical placements spread across both years of study. In Year 1, Clinical Practice 1 and 2 are four-week placements at approved Chiropractic Clinics, and Clinical Practice 3 involves shadowing final-year interns at the CQU Health Clinic. In Year 2, Clinical Practice 4 involves clinic sessions and community outreach under CQU staff supervision, while Clinical Practice 5 and 6 each include up to two shifts per week in an approved private practice alongside regular clinic shifts.
The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $14,304 for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or $48,918 for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course, offering significant fee savings as they are subsidised by the Australian Government.
The Master of Clinical Chiropractic is a 2-year full-time course available on campus in Brisbane. It is designed as an extended six-term Masters to maximise clinical learning. The next available intake is Term 1, 2027.
Yes, deferral of offer is permitted for this course, allowing you to commence your studies at a later date. CQU recommends learning more about the offer process for further details on deferral timelines and procedures.
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