What is a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors are best known for treating neck and low back pain, but they are trained to diagnose, treat, manage and prevent conditions affecting other joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles.
As a primary healthcare professional, chiropractors can see patients without a referral from another healthcare professional which means that they must also be able to assess patients for their overall health, including physical, emotional and social wellbeing, and make referrals to other health professionals when necessary.
Chiropractors use a range of treatment techniques to help reduce pain and improve function. Manipulation of joints is commonly used together with other myofascial (muscle and fascia) therapies, therapeutic exercise and lifestyle advice, but chiropractors also use a variety of other treatment techniques.
Our Chiropractic Courses
Training to become a chiropractor at Health Sciences University can be a hugely rewarding career choice.
Our chiropractic courses mean you can learn the skills to diagnose, treat and prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Learn how to improve the general health of patients, and make a difference in people’s lives.
Why study at Health Sciences University?
As the first Chiropractic institution in Europe, we have been leaders in musculoskeletal health and wellbeing for over 60 years. With decades of experience refining our Chiropractic offer, we have innovated and grown to become one of the leading providers of Chiropractic today.
Whatever your level of study and experience, we have routes into the profession to suit all needs. We also have a range of postgraduate options for qualified chiropractors, and other health science professionals wishing to expand their thinking, knowledge and skills, as well as short courses and CPD.
Our Chiropractic Courses
Our chiropractic courses mean you can learn the skills to diagnose, treat and prevent mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Learn how to improve the general health of patients, and make a difference in people’s lives.
Launch your rewarding career improving people’s quality of life as a graduate of Europe’s longest-running course for skilled and successful chiropractors.
Advance your career and contribute to the development of musculoskeletal care with this route to registration as a qualified chiropractor.
Available to study in Bournemouth, this course is an accelerated route to registration as a qualified chiropractor. Advance your career and contribute to the development of musculoskeletal care. This course will open for applications in March 2026 (for January 2027 entry). If you would like to be notified when applications open please register your interest.
Find your pathway into a rewarding career in health sciences with our range of courses with a Foundation Year.
Looking for more subjects?
We offer health education undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and professional short courses in the fields of chiropractic, medical imaging and radiology, psychology and sport, exercise and health science. Visit the subject areas that interests you and register your interest on a course.
News
Discover and read all the latest news, press releases and happenings here at Health Sciences University.
Health Sciences University (HSU) and the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) have confirmed that they have begun early exploratory discussions about the possibility of a future merger. HSU and CICM already have an established academic relationship, with HSU currently validating CICM’s degree provision. The discussions now underway are separate from, and additional to, this existing validation arrangement.
Nils Theuninck is a third-year Master of Chiropractic student at Health Sciences University with an impressive background in elite sailing. He has competed internationally as part of the Swiss National Sailing Team and has earned several podium finishes at major events. Most recently, Nils sailed with Alinghi Red Bull Racing in their challenge for the 37th America’s Cup. His dedication to both sport and chiropractic has been recognised with a 2025 International Sports Chiropractic Federation (FICS) Student Scholarship. We spoke to him about his sailing journey, how this influenced his decision to study chiropractic, and his goals for the future.
The National Student Survey (NSS) is now open and will close on 30 April 2026. If you’re a final‑year undergraduate, this is your chance to tell us about your experience of studying at HSU.
Our campuses in Bournemouth and London will be closed from 6pm Wednesday 24th December 2025, and will re-open at on Monday 5th January 2026.
An innovation developed through HSU’s Centre for Osteopathic Research and Leadership (CORaL) has been selected by the World Health Organization as one of just 21 projects worldwide to feature at the WHO Global Summit.
Advance HE has published a new report that explores the merger which brought together AECC University College in Bournemouth and the University College of Osteopathy in London to create Health Sciences University (HSU).
