Sorena programme guide
Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) is listed by New Zealand College of Chiropractic as a Bachelor at NZQF Level 7.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: 5 years (includes optional Foundation Year for students without NZQA Level 5 science prerequisites, then Years 1-5 core programme; students entering with sufficient prerequisites join at Year 2).
Fees context
NZ$31,788
(per year)
2027 fee, confirmed by the institution.
Published
Entry requirements
For direct Year 2 entry: 120 credits at NZQA Level 5 (or equivalent) comprising Human Anatomy & Physiology (30 credits), Biochemistry (15 credits), Biophysics (15 credits), Microbiology (15 credits), plus 3 elective courses (45 credits); overseas coursework must be certified equivalent to NZQF Level 5 by the College and non-English transcripts require official translation. Alternatively, students without these prerequisites may enter a Foundation Year (8 Level 5, 15-credit courses across 2 semesters: Human Biology 1 & 2, Life Sciences 1 & 2, Knowledge Management, Chiropractic Foundations 1 & 2, Biomechanical Principles). Recognised alternative pathways: University of Auckland Biomedical Common Year, or Otago University Health Sciences First Year.