Institution
D’Youville College Doctor of Chiropractic Program, Buffalo, NY, United States
Contact Details
Address:
Chiropractic Department
D’Youville College
320 Porter Avenue, BFAC 4th floor
Buffalo, NY 14201-9985
United States
Phone: (716) 829-8400
(716) 829-7606
Toll free: 1-800-777-3921
Fax: (716) 829-7900
E-mail: admissions@dyc.edu
Website : http://www.dyc.edu
Training Therapy
Chiropractic
Level Of Training
Undergraduate
Qualification Awarded
Doctor of Chiropractic degree
Duration Of Training
4 years
Entry Requirements
All applicants must have earned a minimum of 90 semester credit hours, applicable toward a bachelor’s degree at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency – with a minimum of 48 semester credit in the following courses:
- English Language Skill: 6 semester hours
- Psychology: 3 semester hours
- Social Sciences or Humanities: 15 semester hours
- Biological Sciences: 6 semester hours
- General or Inorganic Chemistry: 6 semester hours
- Organic Chemistry: 6 semester hours
- Physics: 6 semester hours
All applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 across the 48 credits (or equivalent) for the above courses. with no grade lower than a “C.”
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
The doctor of chiropractic program leads to an entry-level professional degree. The curriculum concentrates on specialized chiropractic skills and the application of research methodologies to evidence-based practice.
Type Of Attendance
Full time
Credit Hour
Not Available
Semester
8 semesters and 3 summers
Theory/Practical
Both components (theory and practical / clinical) will be utilized throughout the program.
Learning Module
Year 1
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
- Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
- Microbiology
- Pathophysiology
- Physiology I
- Intro. to Chiropractic
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Immunology
- Physiology II
- Nutrition & Health
- Epidemiology
- Intro. to Chiro Lab
- Diagnostic Imaging I
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Nutrition: Life Cycle
Year 2
- Diagnostic Imaging II
- Pharmacology I
- Physical Diagnosis I
- Physical Dx Clinical Lab I
- History & Phys. Exam
- Diagnostic Imaging III
- Pharmacology II
- Physical Diagnosis II
- Physical Dx Clinical Lab II
- Philosophical Methods
- Adjustive Techniques I
- Culture, Health & Health care
- Diagnostic Imaging IV
Year 3
- Theory Development
- Adjustive Technique II
- Applied Neurology
- Diet Therapy
- Adjustive Technique III
- Adjustive Techniques IV
- Physiologic Therapeutics
- Ethics in Health care
- Project Seminar or
- Thesis Seminar
- Clinical Internship I
Year 4
- Entrepreneurship
- Clinical Internship II
- Research Methods
- Project Advisement (or)
- Thesis Advisement
- Clinical Externship
Teaching Faculty
Not Available
Source Of Accreditation
Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).
Graduate Pathways
Upon completion, graduates can pursue postgraduate level courses.
Career Opportunities
Students could work:
- As a primary-care doctor, the freedom to be the initiator of care
- As a self-employed practitioner – most chiropractors are solo practitioners or are part of small team practices – individually designed working conditions.
- As a solo practitioner, a median net income of $90,000-$104,000 (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007)
- Qualification for third-party reimbursement
- The stimulation of working with other professionals such as medical doctors, physical therapists, and others as partners in rehab, sports medicine, etc.
- Research opportunities with hospitals, health-oriented foundations, and governmental agencies
- Prestige as a professional person in your community with limitless opportunity for initiative and leadership
- Participation in a growing profession that is demanded by a large segment of the population
Course Fees
Tuition, per credit hour, doctoral students: $825
Tuition, chiropractic, per semester: $10,400
How To Apply
Candidates may apply in person (refer contact details) or through the website (refer links)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- Enrolment form – http://www.dyc.edu/admissions/apply.aspx
- For further information on fees, please click on http://www.dyc.edu/financial_aid/tuition.aspx
- For tuition payment policy Tuition, go to www.afford.com/dyc for a small fee.
