Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

The Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP) admits students whose goals, abilities, and character are consistent with the DCP's mission, and who have completed a baccalaureate degree at an institution(s) accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent foreign agency. The overall GPA minimum requirement for admittance to the DPC must be a 2.50 /4.0. 

Ninety (90) hours will include a minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical science courses, of which 12 semester hours must include laboratory course work. These 24 credit hours may include, but are not be limited to, courses in general biology, human anatomy, physiology, general chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biomechanics, and kinesiology. These science courses will provide an adequate background for success in the DCP. The student's undergraduate preparation also includes a well-rounded general education program in the humanities and social sciences, and other coursework deemed relevant by the DCP for students to successfully complete the DCP curriculum. The minimum GPA for these 90 hours must be no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

A life science includes any branch of science that studies living organisms, their organization, life processes, and relationships to their environment. This would include areas of study such as, biology, ecology, medicine, anthropology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and other similar areas of study. A physical science includes any branch of science that studies the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. This would include areas of study such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and geology. Included in the list of acceptable science classes are those that combine these areas of study such as kinesiology, exercise science, and biomechanics.

Applicants may be offered a conditional admittance in the case where the bachelor's degree will be completed prior to enrollment, or the student is enrolled in required pre-requisite courses. Students who have prior graduate-level coursework must demonstrate a minimum 2.5 graduate GPA to be considered for admission into the DCP. Students who have been dismissed from a chiropractic program, including D'Youville's Doctor of Chiropractic Program, will not be considered for admission to the DCP.

The Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP) admits students whose goals, abilities, and character align with its mission. Applicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent foreign agency. The minimum GPA requirement is 2.50/4.0.

Applicants must submit:

• A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• One letter of recommendation (two preferred) sent to the Graduate Admissions Office
• GRE scores (if available)
• TOEFL scores for international applicants whose native language is not English (excluding Canadian students)
• International applicants must submit their transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for a course-by-course evaluation
• A possible personal interview with chiropractic faculty at the department’s discretion

Students Admitted from International Institutions

Applicants from institutions outside the U.S. must meet the following requirements:

1. Demonstrate English proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communication
2. Provide academic preparation equivalent to U.S. students
3. Show proficiency in the subject matter of accepted transfer credits
4. Provide proof of financial resources for at least one year of full-time study
5. Meet all legal requirements for studying in the U.S.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Students must have adequate physical strength, coordination, and abilities to perform patient care procedures.

Sensory Requirements

• Visual: Ability to observe patients, interpret radiographs, and use diagnostic instruments (e.g., otoscope, ophthalmoscope).
• Auditory: Ability to acquire information through auscultation and percussion.
• Touch: Proficiency in palpation techniques.
• Smell: Recognize odors indicative of specific pathological conditions.

Technical Requirements

• Cognitive: Ability to analyze and integrate information, conceptualize three-dimensional structures, and apply problem-solving skills in clinical settings.
• Professionalism: Exhibit decorum, judgment, and ethical responsibility expected of a physician.
• Communication: Effectively gather and disseminate information with patients, faculty, and healthcare professionals, both verbally and in writing.

Students transferring credits applicable to the DCP must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant for transfer from another Doctor of Chiropractic program must meet the prerequisite admissions requirements detailed above.
• Credits considered for transfer must have been awarded for graduate-level courses offered by an institution which is recognized by a national accrediting agency.
• Only credits recorded on an official transcript of the issuing institution with an equivalent grade of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale or better will be considered for transfer credits. Courses recording a grade of "pass", "satisfactory", or equivalent will not be considered for transfer credit.
• Credits accepted for transfer must be determined to be substantially equivalent to courses offered by D'Youville University.
• Credits accepted for transfer must have been awarded within five years of the date of admission with the exception that D'Youville may, at its discretion, accept older credits if the entering student holds an earned professional degree in one of the health sciences (e.g., DC, MD, DO, DDS, DPM) or a graduate degree in an academic discipline closely related to the health sciences.
• Credits accepted for transfer from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by evidence of the individual student's proficiency in the subject matter of each course for which credits are accepted. Students may be required to take a challenge examination to demonstrate proficiency prior to transfer credit being awarded.
• Transfer students must complete all of the internship requirements at D’Youville.
• Transfer students may not transfer more than 50 percent of chiropractic-specific courses.
• Transfer students must earn no less than 25 percent of the total credits required for the DC degree from D'Youville.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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Canadian applicants interested in commuting to D’Youville University should review the information listed regarding Canadian border commuters on the F-1 Status Page. 

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We respect your time, and that of others. In alignment with this, we don’t ask for unnecessary paperwork (that you or someone else needs to generate). As standard practice across all degree programs, D’Youville University is a test-optional institution, which doesn’t require SAT/ACT, or graduate entrance exams. Official transcripts are required but may be submitted after acceptance. Just focus on your life transition and provide verification of your official transcripts sometime after you choose DYU is right for you, but before your first day of classes. 

I have been the Wellness Director at a center for adults with learning differences, part of the Rehabilitation Department at a center for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, MS, and Parkinson’s, and I am also pursuing residency in Family Practice.

Chiropractic is a very rewarding field of study. The professors at D’Youville provided me with an in depth knowledge that allowed me to reach out to a diverse population of patients in my clinical rotations.

I believe D’Youville has so much to offer, from its state of the art anatomy labs, to many very unique clinical placements. One of my best memories as a student was the chiropractic department taking us to various health fairs and health related events. It allowed me to see firsthand what the general impression of chiropractic was in the community, and also provided an opportunity to help others understand what chiropractic is and how it works.

The doctor of chiropractic degree provided me with a wide range of options coming out of the program. While most decide to go into private practice or join an integrative group, there are so many other alternatives available. You could go into research, apply for a residency, teach, and also pursue leadership roles in the business end of healthcare as an expert in wellness. Personally, I have had a number of doors open once I graduated. I have been the Wellness Director at a center for adults with learning differences, part of the Rehabilitation Department at a center for those diagnosed with Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson’s, and I am also pursuing residency in Family Practice.

My job responsibilities vary from providing wellness analysis and interventions via nutritional and activity modifications, to the restoration of movement through soft tissue and joint dysfunction treatment. In everything that I do, I educate patients and clients as thoroughly as possible, a trait I acquired from the professors of the chiropractic program at D’Youville.

I currently reside in Mahalapye, Botswana where I now serve as the director of Botswana clinics with a non-profit organization known as World Spine Care.

Initially, it was the chiropractic program at D’Youville that drew me in but after taking a tour of the campus and meeting with an admissions counselor everything just felt right. The small class size and the support the faculty members and administrators provide are just some of the things that I enjoyed during my time at D’Youville.

I believe the opportunities that I’ve had as a student and as a D’Youville alum have been extremely rewarding. During my second year of college, I became an orientation assistant and I believe that was what sparked my involvement in other areas on campus and organizations off campus. Being a student ambassador for five years was also a great experience. The school was an “easy sell” to make to potential students and parents as my time spent was really enjoyable.

Apart from the educational opportunities afforded to me during my tenure at D’Youville I believe that the message of service to others resonated just as strongly and it stayed with me after my graduation. In fact, I currently reside in Mahalapye, Botswana where I now serve as the director of Botswana clinics with a non-profit organization known as World Spine Care (WSC).

There are two location from which I work, a district hospital in Mahalapye and a small clinic in the nearby village of Shoshong. I also work as a consultant for a managed care organization in developing clinical policies for the management of musculoskeletal disorders. As a chiropractic physician here in Botwana I provide evidence based care to presenting patients. My responsibilities include: performing a thorough history and physical examination of each patient, ordering diagnostic tests if clinically indicated, providing chiropractic care to presenting patients, following up and referring to other specialists.

While I was still a student at D’Youville, I had the great opportunity of interning at the Buffalo Spine and Sports Institute in Williamsville, NY and I was also part of clinical rotations at five clinics throughout the greater Buffalo area. I am really grateful that I am able to successfully use my clinical training and knowledge of health services in my current position in Botswana. I was so fortunate to have been part of the D’Youville community. Aside from my educational experience, the relationships, friendships, and connections I have made will last a lifetime.

I am originally from Toronto, Canada and I am currently the Clinic Director at Toronto Spine & Sports Clinic. My responsibilities are very diverse as I am also the owner of the clinic: I am a chiropractor, a spinal decompression provider, and a strength and conditioning specialist amongst others.

One of the best features of the chiropractic program at D’Youville is the requirement to complete an internship prior to graduation. I feel that my internship provided me with valuable skills to put my clinical knowledge into practice and with the necessary tools to establish my own practice.

I am very happy with the education and experience I received at D’Youville. If you are a prospective student considering the D’Youville College Chiropractic Program I can tell you that the value of the education you receive is interconnected with the information that is presented to you by experienced faculty and staff. At D’Youville, I was lucky to benefit from that one-on-one time with my professors, because of the small class size and their genuine willingness to help. The classes became somewhat of a little family away from home. I still keep in touch with many of my former classmates, who I am now proud to call colleagues.