How many years of school does it take to be a Doctor of Chiropractic?
Most chiropractic colleges require 4 years of undergraduate college with a strong emphasis on the sciences courses. Most chiropractic colleges take just 4 years. All chiropractic colleges teach year round; therefore many students complete their studies in just three and a half calendar years. Chiropractic receives an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment. The courses of study in a chiropractic college include the same basic courses as in medical and dental colleges: anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, clinical, and radiological diagnosis, etc. In chiropractic colleges there is a heavy emphasis on biomechanics, X-ray interpreting, physical therapy, adjusting, and extensive clinical training. Each student must also pass the demanding National Board Examination throughout their years in school. After graduation, the chiropractor must take a separate state board exam of each state in which the chiropractor may want to practice. All chiropractors must con
