How long does a chiropractor go to school? What type of education does a chiropractor receive?
Chiropractors are well educated and the education lasts 9 years after high school. A four year undergraduate degree emphasizing biology, chemistry, physics and other sciences is required for entrance to chiropractic college. Once in chiropractic college, the five year chiropractic curriculum consists of classes in anatomy, embryology, histology, biochemistry, radiology, neuroanatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, first aid, microbiology, endocrinology, neurophysiology, nutrition, public health, pathology, kinesiology, pharmacology, laboratory diagnosis, physical diagnosis, physical therapy, neurology, orthopedics, dermatology and more. The last year of school is spent treating patients under the close supervision of the colleges clinicians right on campus. After graduation, we are required to continue our education in order to keep our license. We have to take 50 credit hours per year until we decide to retire. This way we can stay up to date with the all the latest techniques.