Palmer College of Chiropractic
Many people wonder what kind of education a chiropractor has. Well you can see the numerous diplomas, certificates, and licensures listed under the doctors information but below is a more practical breakdown of the education of chiropractic students as compared to medical school students.
Chiropractic and Medical School Education Comparison
Subjects | Class Hours: Chiropractic Students | Class Hours: Medical Students |
Anatomy | 540 | 510 |
Chemistry | 165 | 325 |
Diagnosis | 630 | 325 |
Microbiology | 120 | 115 |
Neurology | 320 | 110 |
Obstetrics | 60 | 150 |
Orthopedics | 210 | 155 |
Pathology | 360 | 400 |
Physiology | 240 | 325 |
Psychiatry | 60 | 145 |
Radiology | 360 | 150 |
Hours | 3065 | 2710 |
ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED STUDIES | Spinal Manipulation, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Advanced Radiology | Pharmacology, |
Total Hours | 4485 | 4250 |
