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This course is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council and also the European Council for Chiropractic Education. This can facilitate students to practice in Europe, South Africa, Australia and North America.

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95% of graduates are in graduate level jobs or further education at professional or higher education level within 15 months of graduation (Guardian University Guide 2025).

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Undertake work placements every year of your degree and practice in our public-facing Chiropractic Clinic in your final year.

Overview

Learn to provide specialist musculoskeletal care.

Expert and effective chiropractic care can make all the difference to those living in pain and discomfort. If you are a strong communicator who can empathise with others with an interest in the human body, our Integrated Masters in Chiropractic programme will help you take the first steps towards becoming a specialist in musculoskeletal spinal care. Chiropractic students will study at the Southwark LSBU campus during their first year and at both Southwark and Croydon campuses in years 2, 3 and 4.

“LSBU is a university located in the heart of central London, allowing me to explore the city, meet new people, and find new opportunities alongside my studies. Whilst expanding my knowledge in chiropractic care, I am supported by university resources on campus, like Croydon Chiropractic Clinic. These combine classroom and practical learning using a range of pathology cases we might face in the future and introduce us to clinical practice.” Nathan Fung, Chiropractic student.

What sets us apart is our focus on real-world application. Not only can you undertake a work placement, but you will have the opportunity to work in the public-facing LSBU Chiropractic Clinic in your final year. You’ll work with real members of the public here, taking in their medical history, offering a diagnosis and recognising any health issues that might need to be referred for other types of care, while also offering lifestyle advice including nutrition and exercise as part of ongoing treatment.

This integrated approach to healthcare is integral to the degree and features heavily throughout the curriculum. You will learn to work in partnership with other health care professionals, gaining an expert understanding of patient centred healthcare and how chiropractic care can factor into the treatment and managing of musculoskeletal conditions.

“What I love most about my course is how it makes me feel like I am becoming a chiropractor. It is exciting to be hands-on, learning to read X-rays, practising manipulations, and developing skills that I will use in the clinic. There is something incredibly satisfying about it, especially when a technique clicks or when I can see my progress. It is those moments that remind me why I chose this path in the first place.” Isa Gaibee, Chiropractic student.

To help you build your confidence and skill set you’ll hone your expertise in our purpose-built Chiropractic facilities, based on our Croydon Campus. Here you will be taught and guided by Chiropractic academics, all of whom are equally passionate about training the next generation of Chiropractors. Between them, the people you meet in clinical practice and your colleagues across the College of Health and Life Sciences, you’ll find a community of people ready to help you succeed.

This is the first step towards providing life-changing care. Become a qualified and accredited Chiropractic professional with our Intergrated Master’s Program. Apply today.

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Course Content

What will I learn?

The Integrated master's in chiropractic provides a thorough education in human anatomy, physiology and pathology specifically of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Students received both theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow them to practice chiropractic in a safe and efficacious manner.

You will develop your diagnostic, research and clinical skills to enable you to identify, diagnose, treat and prevent disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and, in doing so, to transform your patients’ lives.

Provides the students with an in-depth understanding of human clinical anatomy.

20 credits. 

Provides the student with a thorough knowledge of the metabolic working of the human body and the physiological problems that can arise.

20 credits. 

An introduction to the biomechanical functions of the human body and the relationship between structure and function.       

20 credits.

Offers the student the knowledge and skills necessary to understand radiological images and their use in clinical practice.    

20 credits.

The student acquires a grounding in the sociology and behavioural science of health with an emphasis on the biopsychosocial model.             

20 credits.

Unique to the LSBU Institute of Health and Social Care, this module brings together the students from across the allied healthcare spectrum to work together. The module offers students a broad view of the working of healthcare professions beyond what is normally found in any one course.                                                                                                                                        

20 credits.

The student is provided with the skills required for clinical examination. With an emphasis on history and physical examination procedures, general diagnosis offers the foundation for the level 6 module clinical diagnosis.

20 credits.

Further investigations into manipulation of the joints, soft tissue mobilisation and the types of conditions often seen in chiropractic care.

20 credits.

Picking up from year 1 radiology, students are introduced to the pathological findings visible on a variety of imaging techniques including x-ray, MRI, and Ultrasound.

20 credits.

 

The module exams the structures of the head and neck and the anatomy and physiological functioning of the nervous.

20 credits.

A specialty module reviewing orthopaedic and neurological assessment and how they can be integrated into care.

20 credits.

An in-depth view of the pathologies that can be found in most chiropractic offices. Discussions range from common musculoskeletal problems to those that are more complex.


20 credits.

Public Health Examining public health and health promotion locally, nationally and globally. Chiropractors as promoters of health.  Nutritional requirements in normal and special populations. 

This module refines the manipulative techniques the students has learned in the previous year. Additional case studies are presents and clinical problem solving is presented.

20 credits.


This module develops students exercise and rehabilitation skills, enabling patients take an active part in their treatment.

20 credits.

 

A wide ranging seminar looking at clinical, business and policy issues facing the practice of chiropractic.

20 credits.

The methods and philosophy that under lies clinical research. Students investigate the research process and participate in a literature review.

20 credits.

Students spend the majority of their final year treating patients at the on-site public chiropractic clinic built specifically for that purpose.

60 credits. 

A final year 12000 word master’s level dissertation on a topic relating to clinical practice.

60 credits.

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Teaching and Assessment

How will I learn?

This is a highly hands-on course that aims to feature real-world learning as much as possible, with other assessment methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, presentations and observational placement supporting these hands-on skills.

“During my time at LSBU, I have had the opportunity to complete chiropractic placements both within the university and externally. In my first year, I was based at the LSBU Chiropractic Clinic, where I shadowed fourth-year chiropractic students and gained insight into the clinical environment. In my second year, I was fortunate enough to secure an external placement at Chiro London in Marylebone, which gave me valuable exposure to a professional setting beyond the university and helped broaden my practical understanding of the field.”  Isa Gaibee, Chiropractic student.

Here’s a taster of what you will learn.

  • Chiropractic Techniques (1,2 and 3) -These modules develop your treatment skills in years 1,2 and 3 to ensure you are competent and confident to treat patients.
  • General and Clinical Development - These modules ensure you are able to recognise medical conditions and refer to other healthcare professionals as needed
  • Patient communication – communication plays a fundamental part in patient improvement and satisfaction across all of healthcare. We teach you how to build a strong and professional working relationship with your patients.

Groupwork and interprofessional learning will be key as well, helping you build transferable skills that will serve you well when dealing with patients, stakeholders and colleagues, regardless of what field you end up in. Assessments are via written final exams, in class course work, OSCEs and Vivas. For each 20 credit module students should be expected to undertake 200 hours of learning.

Our staff members have roles in clinical practice and research outside of teaching. This allows for the integration of contemporary clinical practice and research into our teaching. Transferable skills are developed through engagement with, and completion of tasks in the academic and clinical curriculum.  Interprofessional learning, group activities, practical skills development using simulation, and problem-based approaches in the academic environment will be supplemented and enhanced by clinical placement experience as part of a blended learning approach.

Careers

What's in it for me?

This is your future. Your career. Your success. And we are here for it.

Going to university might just be the biggest investment you ever make, but with us by your side you can turn a degree into a bright future, full of purpose, passion and career you can be proud of (which may be why our graduates earn the highest average salaries across London Modern universities).  Most students from this course will go onto work in private practice, however there are also opportunities to work in the NHS as researchers or other chiropractic healthcare professionals.

“Following my degree, I would like to become a Doctor of Chiropractic (MChiro) and a Doctor of Anatomy (PHD). This is from my own interests in anatomy, musculoskeletal systems, and diagnosis. Diagnosis specifically is important in helping the health of the general public. This degree has helped me understand the UK healthcare system and my potential career opportunities.”  Nathan Fung, Chiropractic student.

With our Intergrated Master’s in Chiropractic you get:

  • Accreditation from the General Chiropractic Council and the European Council – allowing you to practice in Europe, South Africa, Australia and North America
  • The option to take on clinical placements in private practice.
  • The chance to learn alongside other healthcare students through interprofessional modules.
  • The chance to work with the public in LSBU Chiropractic Clinic.

A lucrative and rewarding career – 95% of graduates find themselves in a graduate role or further education within 15 months of graduation (GUG, 2025)

Expert support and guidance – 100% of students say staff supported their learning well (Discover Uni)

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

  • Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
  • Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
  • LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

The Integrated Masters in Chiropractic is accredited by the General Chiropractic Council GCC).

The course has established links with our practice providers within London and the South of England.

Throughout the year numerous guest lecturers offer our students a wide range of topics relating to the profession.

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We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

Entry Level Requirements

  • A Level BBC including at least 1 science subject and excluding General Studies or:
  • BTEC National Diploma DMM in Science or:
  • Access to HE Diploma in Science with 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes or:
  • Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points
  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C Maths, Science and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

The following additional requirements apply to this course:

  • Evidence of commitment to the profession
  • Evidence of having shadowed a chiropractor for a minimum of 1 day
  • Passing of occupational health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
  • Ability to meet travel requirements to attend placements
  • Students from outside the UK will be required to provide a police check from their home country.
  • English Language: Those whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in the written element and a minimum score of 6.5 in speaking, reading and listening) for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS)

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

Foundation Year

If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and, on completion of this course, you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health pre-registration health and social care degrees.

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Full-Time 4 years September B320 UCAS

Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.

See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).

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International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

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Before you start your course, we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our enrolment pages.

Fees

United Kingdom

£9790

Tuition fees for home students

International

£17400

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate courses.

full-time

Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 1 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 1FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £39160
International: £69600

Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 2 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 2FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £39160
International: £69600

Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 3 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 3FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £39160
International: £69600

Full-time Year 4 - All Available Courses

Integrated Masters in Chiropractic (FT) - Year 4 FT Croydon SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 5008 Session code: 4FC00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £39160
International: £69600

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 630 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

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If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.

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We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.

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Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

A student can change to writing up status for the purpose of a lower fee when the examination arrangements have been submitted and approved. Examination arrangements are submitted 3 months prior to submission of the thesis for examination. A student only has one year of writing up at the reduced fee that covers submission, viva, and minor corrections. The writing up fee 25/26 is £1,246

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