Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC), Bournemouth, England

Institution

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC), Bournemouth, England

Contact Details

Address:

AECC Chiropractic College
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
England
Phone: +44(0)1202 436 200
Email:
Course Information: admissions@aecc.ac.uk
Registry & Enrolment: registry@aecc.ac.uk
Student Services: StudentServices@aecc.ac.uk
Student Finance: StudentFinance@aecc.ac.uk
Media enquiries: marketing@aecc.ac.uk
Website: https://www.aecc.ac.uk

Training Therapy

Chiropractic

Level Of Training

Undergraduate

Qualification Awarded

Master of Chiropractic, MChiro (Hons)

Duration Of Training

4-5 years

Entry Requirements

UK/Ireland applicants:

GCSE Mathematics – grade C or equivalent

GCSE English – grade C or equivalent

** For applicants who are undertaking reformed GCSEs – grade 4 or above

If you’re applying for the Gateway year:

A-levels – BCC or higher and passes in any subject grades (excluding General Studies)

BTEC Extended Diploma – Distinction Merit or above in a relevant Extended Diploma

Access to HE Diploma – 45 credits at level 3 with a merit profile or above including Access to Health Sciences, Access to Science, Access to Medicine, Access to Nursing would all be accepted

International Baccalaureate – Overall grade of 28 points or higher

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers – BBCCC or above from 5 Higher subjects

Irish Leaving Certificate – Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level, with grades H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 or above

If you’re applying for Year 1:

A-levels – ABB or above. A-level passes to include Biology and one other science subject; Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education, Geography, Geology. General Studies will not be considered.

BTEC Extended Diploma – Distinction or above in a relevant Extended Diploma. A-level Biology/Human Biology require grade B or above

Access to HE Diploma – 45 credits at level 3 – at least 30 credits must be at Distinction, and the other 15 credits at Merit. All Biology modules will need to be a Distinction grade

International Baccalaureate – Overall grade of 34 points with Biology at Higher level with a grade of 5 or above, along with one other science subject at Higher level

Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers – Biology and one other science subject. These should both be at Advanced Higher Level, with grades AABBB or above

Irish Leaving Certificate – Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level with grades H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 or above. This should include Biology and one other science subject

*New for 2022/23 entry – applicants are required to have an occupational health screening prior to commencement on the course*

Enrollment Time

September each year

Learning Outcome

This course has been designed to equip the applicants with all the relevant theory, practical skills, and clinical experience that will be need to become a competent chiropractor. It will involve students with real patient observations and case studies during final year study.

Type Of Attendance

Full Time

Credit Hour

No information

Semester

Equivalent to 8 or 10 semesters (depending on entry year)

Theory/Practical

Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.

Learning Module

MChiro Gateway year unit details

  • Introduction to Cellular and Tissue Physiology
  • Human Physiology
  • Reflective Work-based Learning
  • Introduction to Clinical Healthcare
  • Introduction to Health Research
  • Academic Skills for Higher Education
  • Foundations in Chiropractic

Year 1

  • Clinical Chiropractic I
  • Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning I
  • Professionalism & Psychology
  • Human Structure and Function I
  • Human Structure and Function II
  • Public Health & Health Promotion

Year 2

  • Clinical Chiropractic II
  • Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning II
  • Diagnosis I
  • Diagnosis II
  • Human Structure and Function III
  • Human Dysfunction

Year 3

  • Clinical Management I
  • Clinical Management II
  • Auxiliary Therapeutics
  • Special Populations
  • Medical Imaging and Radiology
  • Interprofessional & Collaborative Practice

Year 4

  • Clinical Practice and Placement
  • Marketing and Small Business (optional)*
  • Professionalism & Social Responsibility
  • Clinical Research Methods
  • Research Placement (optional)*

** Students must take one of the optional subjects

Teaching Faculty

College of Chiropractic

Source Of Accreditation

General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE).

Graduate Pathways

On completion, graduates can pursue post-graduate level courses.

Career Opportunities

On completion and registration with the General Chiropractic Council, graduates can practice as accredited Chiropractors. Chiropractors can work in private clinics, or develop a specialist interest in particular field such as sports or pediatrics, or go into careers as researchers or lecturers.

Course Fees

UK/ROI/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 per year

International – £15,036 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

** Additional costs are not included in the tuition fees

How To Apply

All applications should be made online through UCAS (refer to links for website);
candidates can also refer to college’s admissions page for more details (refer to links).

Glossary, Abbreviations and Links

    • AECC – Anglo-European College of Chiropractic
    • UCAS (Universities & Colleges Admissions Service) is a UK-based organisation whose main role is to operate the application process for British universities
    • A-level (Advanced Level), is a General Certificate of Education qualification, usually taken by students in the final two years of secondary education (commonly called the Sixth Form), after they have completed GCSEs
    • UCAS website –https://www.ucas.com/
    • AECC admission page – https://www.aecc.ac.uk/study/our-courses/undergraduate-courses/

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