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Course Overview
Study the Master of Clinical Chiropractic and equip yourself with the knowledge and clinical skills to meet the competencies required by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) and therefore apply for registration as a chiropractor in all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. The Master of Clinical Chiropractic is designed as an extended (six-term) Masters to maximise clinical learning, which is largely undertaken in approved chiropractic clinics in the community and complemented by the availability of theoretical content by flexible learning. Chiropractic training is the process of reaching a logical diagnosis, planning a patient's treatment and assessing the effectiveness of that therapeutic intervention. As a graduate of the Master of Clinical Chiropractic, you will develop knowledge, skills, values and behaviours necessary to become a primary care chiropractic practitioner in the delivery of patient-centred care.
The course emphasises evidence-based practice, which is the combination of best scientific information, clinical expertise, and patient's values and circumstances. As primary healthcare practitioner you will:
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
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Eligibility
Successful completion of the CQUniversity Bachelor of Science (Chiropractic) CB77. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate chiropractic course from another university which has been accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) will be considered on a case by case basis.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
Completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
If you are an International student please visit International students English requirements for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Chiropractic students’ English language skills are directly aligned with the requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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
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Clinical Practice 1
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Research Project for Health Professionals 1
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Extraspinal Articulations
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Clinical Practice 2
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Diagnostic Imaging 2
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Clinical Practice 3
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Social Perspectives of Health
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Advanced Clinical Development 1
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Clinical Practice 4
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Research Project for Health Professionals 2
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Advanced Clinical Development 2
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Clinical Practice 5
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Advanced Topics in Clinical Chiropractic
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Clinical Practice 6
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Advanced Clinical Development 3
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Professional Practice and Business Management
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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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