The five-year program consists of 245 credits divided over 11 semesters, one of which takes place in the summer between the fourth year winter semester and the fifth year fall semester.

The chiropractor’s training concentrates on three main topics
1. Biology and Health Sciences

• anatomy
• embryology
• physiology
• histology
• biochemistry
• pathophysiology
• neurology
• microbiology
• epidemiology and biometrics
• research methods

2. All aspects of chiropractic discipline

• chiropractic history and theory
• chiropractic techniques
• chiropractic professional practice
• neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis
• general diagnosis
• radiology diagnosis
• biomedical diagnosis
• clinical nutrition
• specific chiropractic applications

3. 1,530 hours of clinical training and internship. The program is made up of 2,382 hours of theoretical training and 2,587 hours of practical training which take place within the following laboratories:

• human anatomy
• physiology
• histopathology
• diagnosis
• radiology
• biomechanics
• chiropractic techniques

During the first three years of study, the clinical training takes place in the Chiropractic University Clinic located directly in the chiropractic department. Afterwards, the students start their internship and complete the required training under the supervision of experienced chiropractors. The internship lasts 18 months starting in the fourth year winter semester up until the fifth year fall semester.

For more information on the Chiropractic PhD, please visit the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières’ web site at www.uqtr.ca.