The Australian Chiropractic College

Why ACC?

The college was established by a passionate group of practitioners who believe there was a better way to deliver optimal health for people through chiropractic and educate better ‘practice ready’ graduates. We are a new institution – innovation, energy, and commitment are at our core. Our aim is to provide the very best in chiropractic education.

Our Program

The ACC program has been designed to provide a holistic, ‘job ready’ focus on chiropractic education. You will graduate well prepared and appropriately skilled for long term careers dedicated to chiropractic.

What Makes ACC Different?

We focus on our people, not numbers. Small class sizes offer you greater engagement with our academics, experts, and each other – with lots of opportunities for hands-on learning. The campus is based in the heart of the beautiful city of Adelaide and surrounded by outstanding cafes, restaurants, popular bars, and city life so you can enjoy a good balance of study and play.

Our program also has a strong focus on industry experience plus we teach you all the skills you need to run your own practice and enjoy a flexible career with independence and impact.

The First In SA

We are the first and only educational institution in South Australia to offer a TEQSA-registered Bachelor of Chiropractic degree. This degree program been designed by chiropractors with professional and academic credentials, with a view to graduating practitioners who are committed to an integrative whole person (vitalistic) approach to chiropractic care.

Picture: Some of the students with the ACC President, Dr Patrick Sim.

Fees

There is no fee for applying to the ACC or enrolment fees for 2021. The full-time tuition fee for domestic students is $AUD 26,000 per year.

The Australian Chiropractic College is approved for FEE-HELP and domestic students can access the loan scheme. Click here for more information on Fees.

Entry Requirements

High School Students:

If you are still in high school, we can help you plan your chiropractic journey and point you in the right direction based on your circumstances. Year 12 subjects that we recommend (but not mandatory) are:

• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
• Physical Education

After graduation, students are required to complete one year of Health Science. This must be at AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or higher, must equal to a total of 120 credits and must include the following subjects:

• Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
• Biological Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Biophysics
• Electives

You can choose to complete the pre-requisites here:

1. Charles Darwin University – Diploma of Health Sciences (Chiropractic Stream) – This course is offered both internally at CDU, Casuarina Campus, Darwin, or online allowing you flexibility in your studies. Simply complete one year in this course then transfer to ACC.
2. Straighterline.com – Straighterline is an accredited provider of many of ACC’s pre-requisites and offers online self-paced courses. You can enrol independently and study the required courses in your own time and apply to ACC upon completion.

University Students / Post Grads:

If you are currently studying or recently graduated from health science or a health-related degree, why not consider a career change in chiropractic. You may have a number (if not all) of the pre-requisites for entry to ACC! Contact us to find out if you are eligible.

Still have questions or want to discuss your study options? Not a problem! Fill in the form below and our Admissions Team will contact you directly. We are always here to help!