Institution
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.
Contact Details
Address:
Third Floor, Tromso Building
Steve Biko Campus OR
P.O. Box 1334
Durban
South Africa
4000
Phone: +031 373 2094
Fax: + 031 202 3632
E-mail: info@dut.ac.za
Website : http://www.dut.ac.za
Training Therapy
Chiropractic
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
N. Dip Chiropractic, B. Tech Chiropractic, M. Tech Chiropractic
Duration Of Training
National Diploma (ND): Chiropractic – Minimum 3 years
Bachelor Degree in Technology (BT): Chiropractic – 1 Year
Master’s Degree in Technology (MT): Chiropractic – 1 Year
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be over 17 years of age, and physically fit. They must have a senior certificate, with matriculation exemption. Subjects must include Mathematics, Physical Science and / or Biology.
Applicants must present the following scores:
- 1. Life orientation : Rating 4
- 2. English language either first or second language : Rating 4
- 3. Mathematics : Rating 4
- 4. Life Sciences : Rating 4 AND / OR
- 5. Physical Sciences : Rating 4
In addition to these requirements, applicants must submit a medical certificate.
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
This course will provide students with specialist training and knowledge in diagnoses disorders, cares for the human frame in health and in disease, consulting with and referring to other health care providers. They will be able to provide therapy consisting of manual treatments, nutritional advice, exercise programs, stress management, electrotherapy, massage, acupuncture and traction.
Type Of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Not Available
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the course.
Learning Module
National Diploma (ND): Chiropractic
- Anatomy II (Gross)
- Anatomy II (Clinical)
- Anatomy II (Topographic & Radiographic Anat)
- Anatomy I (Gross)
- Anatomy I (Histology)
- Anatomy I (Topographic & Radiographic Anat)
- Auxiliary Therapeutics III
- Biochemistry II
- Biology I
- Chemistry I
- Chiropractic Principles And Practice
- Chiropractic Princ & Prac – Radiography
- Chiropractic Professional Development I
- Chiropractic Professional Development II
- Chiropractic Professional Development III
- Diagnostics III
- Epidemiology II
- General Pathology II
- Medical Microbiology II
- Physics I
Bachelor Degree in Technology (BT): Chiropractic
- Clinical Biomechanics And Kinesiology IV
- Chiropractic Principles & Practice IV
- Clinical Chiropractic IV
- Chiropractic Professional Development IV
- Diagnostics IV
- Radiology IV
- Research Methods And Techniques I
Master’s Degree in Technology (MT): Chiropractic
- Clinical Biomechanics And Kinesiology V
- Chiropractic Principles And Practice V
- Clinical Chiropractic V
- Chiropractic Professional Development V
- Practice Management And Jurisprudence V
- Research Project And Dissertation (1st Registration)
- Research Project And Dissertation (Successive)
Teaching Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Chiropractic & Somatology
Source Of Accreditation
Since there are no external chiropractic accrediting agency for Africa, the two South African universities have applied to the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE) for accreditation, and the program at the Durban University of Technology has recently achieved said accreditation.
Graduate Pathways
Upon completion, graduates can pursue postgraduate course.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, graduates can pursue working as practitioners, as well as applying for a job at the university (please see refer links below) by downloading, filling in, and sending the application for Employment Form with a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post graduates are applying for.
Course Fees
ND: Chiropractic – $42780
BT: Chiropractic – $14710
MT: Chiropractic – $23600
How To Apply
Candidates may apply in person (refer contact details) or through the website (refer link)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- Form enrolment, go to the Application Office, click on Central Applications Office.
- For further information and have access to the handbook, please click here
- For career opportunities, please click on the following links: Academic Staff Recruitment, Admin Staff Recruitment
