Chiropractic

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Keiser University is a rigorous professional program consisting of ten semesters of study which are completed over 40 months. It combines traditional lectures with small group learning, weekly conferences and seminars, laboratory and experiential sessions, and clinical training opportunities at a number of sites. All coursework includes case- based relevancy for chiropractic practice as a portal-of-entry profession dedicated to excellence in spine care.

Throughout the ten semesters of study, several cross-cutting themes are embedded within the courses, enabling students to integrate their studies around a clinically relevant framework. These themes all focus on the role of chiropractic as a conservative clinical approach to health care, and include chiropractic sports medicine, chiropractic geriatrics, and chiropractic general practice, as well as wellness and health maintenance; ethics, professionalism and life-long learning; and the role of the chiropractor as a team member in mainstream healthcare and public health. The Doctor of Chiropractic Program emphasizes the promotion of evidence-based health care, inter-professional collaboration and practice, and the highest standards of professional ethics.

Program Goals

• To create chiropractic physicians that employ foundational knowledge and skill in evidence-based patient centered care decision making.
• To create chiropractic physicians that employ critical analysis and reasoning in the application of evidenced-based patient centered healthcare.
• To create chiropractic physicians that employ the standards of professional ethics and jurisprudence in evidenced-based patient centered care.
• To create chiropractic physicians that employ written and verbal communication skills to effectively deliver evidence-based patient centered healthcare.
• To create chiropractic physicians that determine the needs and preferences of patients as individuals.

Applicants desiring to enter Keiser University must submit an application to the Admissions Office well in advance of the start date. This permits proper scheduling and ensures availability of classroom space.

Credit for courses or degrees completed at another institution is subject to approval by the Dean of Academic Affairs. These courses or degrees must be similar in content and duration to those offered in the program for which an applicant has applied. The Dean of Academic Affairs makes the final decision of accepted transfer credits from the received transcript. However, only courses listed on official transcripts receive permanent official transfer credit. To grant such credit, Keiser University must receive official transcript directly from the previous institution by the end of a student’s first semester. Keiser University requires that, at a minimum, a student complete at least one third of the credit hours required for any graduate or post-baccalaureate professional degree through instruction offered by Keiser University. Active duty, reservists, and National Guard service members who are students can complete at a minimum one third of a program at any time through the University. Transfer students are informed in writing of any credits accepted as transferable. Preliminary notification is presented, in most cases, prior to enrollment but in no case later than the end of a transfer student's first semester. Students are responsible for having official transcripts sent to Keiser University from all former institution(s). It may be necessary for students to forfeit some previously earned credit in the transfer process since college philosophies, objectives and programs may vary and change from year to year. Keiser University does not make any blanket assurances or guarantees regarding the acceptance or transferability of credits from other institutions. Each credit evaluation is conducted on a caseby-case basis in accordance with university policy.

Keiser University may accept transfer credits from a college or university recognized by the by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Coursework must be equivalent in content, level, and credit hours to the corresponding Keiser University course/s.

Qualified, accepted doctoral degree seeking students may transfer a maximum of 18 graduate level credits, but no more than two-thirds of the total credit hours (whichever is less), required for the program unless otherwise specified by a programmatic accreditor.

Acceptable courses will be equivalent to a B grade or higher unless otherwise specified by programmatic requirements. Courses represented with a Pass or Satisfactory grade may be transferable at the discretion of the program chair and/or appropriate program Dean.

To receive a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Keiser University, students must complete the prescribed course of study within a maximum of 6 years. The program consists of 10 semesters of continuous study over 40 months, totaling 199 credit hours. Over 25% of this consists of clinical experience in a variety of settings.

Keiser University charges tuition and fees by the semester for the scheduled credit hours. Each semester is 16 weeks. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure for Chiropractic Medicine, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review and modification.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one-time
• Registration fee — $145.00, one-time
• Education fee — $750.00 per semester, Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, for comprehensive programmatic participation and facilities resources

Other common fees are charged per occurrence, including NBCE Board Part I $710.00, Part II $710.00, Part III $710.00, Physiotherapy $450.00, Part IV $1,585.00 and Board Review $500.00; withdrawal fee $100.00, re-entry fee $150.00, late payment fee $10.00, returned check fee $35.00, student ID replacement $15.00 and library late fee $10.00. Textbooks and program fees required for clinical or licensure are variable.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Grants are not available at the graduate level, but federal student loans and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

Graduates of Keiser University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program qualify to sit for national board examinations and apply for state licensure. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the examinations offered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, graduates can pursue a range of career paths. The program emphasises interprofessional collaboration, opening doors to work in private practice and a multitude of healthcare settings.

Career Pathways in Chiropractic Medicine

• Private and group practices
• Wellness centers and health franchises
• Holistic health and multidisciplinary practices
• Corporate and institutional settings
• Sports medicine facilities
• Rehabilitation centers
• Hospital-affiliated spine care clinics
• Academia and research

Although career services assistance is provided, Keiser University cannot promise or guarantee employment.

Keiser University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program prepares you for a rewarding career focused on natural healing and whole-person wellness. Our comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and extensive clinical training opportunities position graduates for success on national board examinations and in diverse practice settings. Whether you aspire to open a private practice, join a multidisciplinary healthcare team, or pursue specialized areas like sports medicine or geriatrics, Keiser provides the education and support needed to achieve your professional goals.