Life Changing
Education

The Australian Chiropractic College (ACC) was established by a passionate group of industry practitioners, committed to ensuring that future generations – our children, grandchildren and beyond- have access to excellent, dedicated, chiropractic care.

The ACC program has been designed with public safety as a priority; providing a holistic, ‘job ready’ focus on chiropractic education. Our bachelor degree students will graduate well prepared – and appropriately skilled – for long term careers dedicated to chiropractic.

We’re about people, not numbers – small class sizes offer greater engagement and more opportunities for hands-on learning. Our campus is intimate and friendly, and based in the heart of the beautiful city of Adelaide.

Graduate professional and practice-ready – ACC’s bachelor degree program has a strong focus on industry experience, plus teaches you all the skills you need to run your own practice and enjoy an impactful, flexible and independent career. Click here to find out more about chiropractic as a career, professional accreditation and registering as a chiropractor.

While students who choose to finish after the diploma year, may enter other health related career areas or, take their diploma qualification on to further study in a related field.

Build lasting professional relationships– our chiropractic program is championed by committed and visionary chiropractors. At ACC, you are part of our dynamic tribe from day one.

Be successful and enjoy your study – You can feel confident that you will meet the demands of our program because our entry requirements ensure that only the most highly-suited students make it through the hurdles.

Only private provider in Australia – The Australian Chiropractic College is the only TEQSA-registered private educational institution in Australia to offer a 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.

International partners – Our cutting-edge program builds on the internationally recognised curriculum of our partner, the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. We share our philosophy with global players in both hemispheres. Our students have opportunities for international exchange and research.

Accreditation

The College is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), who are responsible for regulating and assuring the quality of all providers of higher education in Australia. The ACC is currently registered with TEQSA to deliver a Bachelor of Chiropractic (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7), and a Diploma of Health Science (Australian Qualifications Framework Level 5).

The Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA) is an independent accrediting authority for chiropractic education under Australia’s National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. The Bachelor of Chiropractic program of Australian Chiropractic College is accredited with conditions by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia. Please refer https://www.ccea.com.au/acc-conditions.

Whilst the Bachelor of Chiropractic has CCEA accreditation, the Chiropractic Board of Australia has not yet recognised the program as an Approved Program of Study which provides graduates with the ability to immediately meet the qualification registration requirement to practice in Australia.  The Chiropractic Board of Australia is expected to consider the ACC Bachelor of Chiropractic upon graduation of the first ACC cohort in 2024. The Chiropractic Board of Australia website (Chiropractic Board of Australia – Accreditation) notes that “Section 53(c) enables an individual who holds a qualification relevant to chiropractic to qualify for general registration by completing an examination required by the Chiropractic Board of Australia. The relevant examination for the purposes of section 53(c) is an exam by the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).”

Locations – Adelaide & Melbourne

From 2025, the ACC will have two locations, Adelaide and Melbourne.

The first ACC campus is located in Adelaide, ranked #1 as Australia’s most liveable city for cost of living, clean environment and lifestyle.

The campus is in the heart of central shopping, business and entertainment.  We are situated a minute’s walk from nationally acclaimed cafes, bars, restaurants, clubs, pubs, theatres, shopping and some of the best music, comedy, food and art festivals on offer.

It is accessible by bus, tram, train, bike, scooter – you name it. If you drive, there’s a car park right behind ACC’s campus and there are a number of other parking options near by.

From 2025, the ACC will start delivering it’s Diploma of Health Science in the heart of Melbourne, Australia’s sporting and cultural capital. Students will attend their lectures and tutorials at the Melbourne City College, a short walk from Southern Cross station. It is then planned for the Bachelor Chiropractic to be delivered from a new campus location.