STPM
STPM
A pass in STPM (Science stream) with at least CGPA of 2.50.
Bachelor of Chiropractic (Honours)
Be a Chiropractic
Intake starts in October
On-Campus
Duration
Full-time, 5 years
Programme Level
Bachelor
Awarding Institution
University of Cyberjaya Main Campus
Intakes
October
Available to International and Domestic students.
(N/0917/6/0014)03/33(MQA/PA16752)08/30
Overview
Is Chiropractic for You?
Step into a hands-on healthcare profession with the Bachelor of Chiropractic, where science meets skill. Learn in a modern, practice-focused environment, train with state-of-the-art chiropractic and clinical labs, and gain real-world experience through supervised clinical training.
This programme is ideal for students who seek a drug-free, non-surgical approach to patient care, a strong foundation in medical sciences and biomechanics, and clear pathways to a respected, in-demand healthcare career.
If you’re ready to turn your passion for health and movement into a profession, this is where it starts.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Become a recognised musculoskeletal healthcare professional contributing to drug-free, patient-centred care within Malaysia’s evolving healthcare system and across international practice settings. Opportunities in private chiropractic practice, sports and rehabilitation centres, and integrative healthcare settings, with clear pathways for postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD) leading to careers in advanced clinical practice, research, academia, and leadership in Malaysia and internationally.
Prospective Industries
- Private chiropractic clinics
- Multidisciplinary & integrative healthcare centres
- Sports medicine & performance clinics
- Physiotherapy & musculoskeletal centres
- Wellness & preventive healthcare centres
- Corporate health & occupational health services
- Academic institutions & universities (after Master’s / PhD)
- Research institutes & clinical research centres
- NGOs & community health organisations
Course Structure
Course Description
The BChiro features a strong, clinically oriented curriculum, integrating medical sciences, chiropractic techniques, and progressive hands-on clinical training from early semesters. Students develop competence through clinical skills labs, supervised patient care, and an on-campus teaching clinic, alongside a structured emphasis on research literacy, evidence-based practice, and scholarly inquiry, preparing graduates for both professional practice and postgraduate studies.
Course Training and Practical
Students receive extensive hands-on training in dedicated Chiropractic Technique Laboratories, where they develop core manual skills, spinal assessment, and adjustment techniques. This is complemented by supervised clinical training in recognised clinical training centres, providing real-world exposure to patient care, diagnosis, and evidence-based chiropractic management—ensuring graduates are clinically confident, practice-ready, and professionally competent.
Year 1 – Basic Medical Sciences Foundation
Semester 1
- Physics
- Biology
- Anatomy I
- Physiology I
- Microbiology
- Introduction to Traditional & Complementary Medicine
Semester 2
- Anatomy II
- Anatomy III
- Physiology II
- Biochemistry
- Pathology I
- Affective Domain
Year 2 – Core Biomedical & Early Chiropractic Sciences
Semester 3
- Psychology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology II
- Chiropractic Practice – Topographic Anatomy
- Chiropractic Practice – Static Palpation
- Chiropractic Practice – Motion Palpation
Semester 4
- Biomechanics
- Clinical Nutrition I
- Chiropractic Practice – Auxiliary Therapeutics & Rehabilitation I
- Chiropractic Practice – Chiropractic Techniques I
- Chiropractic Practice – Manipulative Therapy (Spinal) I
- Radiography I
- Diagnostic Imaging I
Year 3 – Clinical Assessment & Chiropractic Management
Semester 5
- Diagnostic Imaging II
- Clinical Nutrition II
- Chiropractic Practice – Auxiliary Therapeutics & Rehabilitation II
- Chiropractic Practice – Chiropractic Techniques II
- Chiropractic Practice – Manipulative Therapy (Spinal) II
- Radiography II
- Public Speaking and Presentation
Semester 6
- Chiropractic Practice – Chiropractic Assessment & Diagnosis I
- Chiropractic Practice – Systems Examination & Diagnosis I
- Chiropractic Practice – Clinical Chiropractic Management I
- Chiropractic Practice – Manipulative Therapy (Extremities) I
- Management and Entrepreneurship
Year 4 – Advanced Clinical Practice & Research Foundations
Semester 7
- First Aid and Emergency Conditions
- Chiropractic Practice – Chiropractic Assessment & Diagnosis II
- Chiropractic Practice – Systems Examination & Diagnosis II
- Chiropractic Practice – Clinical Chiropractic Management II
- Chiropractic Practice – Manipulative Therapy (Extremities) II
- Medical Ethics and Professionalism
Semester 8
- Communicable Diseases and Immunology
- Non-Communicable Diseases
- Special Population (Geriatric & Paediatric)\
- Special Population (Athletes & Special Needs)
- Research Methodology & Biostatistics
- Critical Thinking
Year 5 – Research & Clinical Internship
Semester 9
- Research Project I
- Clinical Training I (Minimum 150 patients)
Semester 10
- Research Project II
- Clinical Training II (Minimum 150 patients)
The Experience
Who is teaching?
The programme follows a structured conventional learning approach, grounded in face-to-face lectures, small-group tutorials, hands-on practical sessions, and supervised clinical training. Learning is reinforced through case-based discussions, clinical demonstrations, and direct mentorship by experienced educators, ensuring strong foundational knowledge, clinical competence, and professional discipline essential for chiropractic practice.
On Campus Learning
Students will carry out their academic and research activities on the University campus, learning within well-equipped teaching laboratories, chiropractic technique labs, and academic facilities. The Project Paper is conducted at the University of Cyberjaya campus, with applied learning and data exposure supported through recognised clinical training centres, ensuring integration of research, clinical practice, and real-world chiropractic care.
Virtual Tour of University Cyberjaya CampusOff Campus Learning
Beyond the campus, students gain valuable exposure through off-campus clinical training centres, where they participate in supervised patient care and applied clinical learning. Learning is further enhanced through fieldwork, industry and professional visits, community-based health activities, and observational attachments at chiropractic, rehabilitation, and integrative healthcare facilities, allowing students to experience real-world practice, professional environments, and industry standards.
Solve World Challenges
Healthcare challenges today are complex—and no single profession is a cure-all. This programme prepares students with realistic, evidence-based skills to contribute meaningfully to addressing modern health issues, particularly musculoskeletal pain, movement disorders, lifestyle-related conditions, and quality-of-life concerns. Through hands-on clinical training, research-informed practice, and inter-professional exposure, graduates are equipped to support patient wellbeing, reduce disability, and work responsibly within the healthcare system—offering hope not through promises, but through competence, ethics, and practical impact.
Entry Requirement
Qualification
Requirement
Foundation or Matriculation
Foundation
Matriculation or Foundation in Science or T&CM related areas with at least CGPA of 2.50.
Diploma in T&CM
Diploma
A Diploma in T&CM related areas or any Science related Diploma (Level 4, MQF) with at least CGPA of 2.50.
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree Level
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, acceptable to the University and the Malaysian government.
For International Students Only
Achieve a minimum of Band 3 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR High B1.
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