Pre-Chiropractic Pathway

CUW's Pre-Chiropractic pathway provides rigorous academic preparation, hands-on learning experiences, small class sizes taught by full-time faculty and personalized support within a Christ-Centered environment. You will gain strong foundations in biology, chemistry, and health sciences, ensuring you are well-prepared for your journey through chiropractic school at Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Immersive experience

Starting your freshman year, you will be hands-on in the anatomy lab with cadavers and have individual access to our Anatomage tables.

Your first three years in this program will take place at Concordia. During this time, you will fulfill the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine prerequisites. On completion, you will then matriculate at Palmer. The credits earned in your first year there will transfer back to CUW and count as upper-level electives allowing you to finish your bachelor’s degree and saving you a year in your journey to earn your doctorate. After your first year at Palmer, you will have successfully earned your bachelor's degree! We encourage you to celebrate this achievement by participating in CUWs commencement ceremony.

The Concordia advantage

Our Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science degree’s curriculum aligns perfectly with the required prerequisites of chiropractic school. Making it an ideal major for students on the pre-chiropractic track. The benefits of this include:

• Reserved Pathway: reserve your place in chiropractic school early through Concordia’s partnership with Palmer College of Chiropractic.
  
  
• Dual Degree: many states require chiropractors to have both a Bachelor and DC degree to be licensed to practice. With this program, you will obtain both.
  
  
• Faith-Based Education: grow to be a well-rounded chiropractor through a Christ-centered academic foundation.
  
  
• Hands-On Learning: gain technical skills and real-world experience that set you apart with access to our Anatomage tables, mentored research opportunities, and hands-on lab experiences.
  
  
• Personalized Approach: benefit from individualized support and including free access to tutors and supplemental instruction.
  
  
• Dedicated Advising: gain access to advisors at both CUW and Palmer College of Chiropractic to ensure you are well prepared for chiropractic school.