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 55 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. Applications are now open to start this course in January 2026. We encourage you to apply by 30 September 2025.
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.
The Chiropractic Research Council (CRC) has gifted its funds to the new National Centre for Chiropractic Research (NCCR) based at Health Sciences University (HSU) and in partnership with London South Bank University, McTimoney College, Teesside University, and the University of South Wales.
For Health Sciences University Master of Chiropractic student, Henry Bowe, his love of football began at an early age. We talk to him about his football journey.
We are delighted to announce that booking is now open for our 60th anniversary celebration event on Saturday 27th September.
Discover Bee’s journey from the Czech Republic to Bournemouth and her experience studying Chiropractic at HSU.
Diabetes affects foot health. Learn why checks matter and how HSU trains podiatry students to prevent complications.
