Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies

Established in 1965 the AECC is the oldest and largest chiropractic college in Europe. For over 45 years the Anglo - European College of Chiropractic has been at the forefront of Chiropractic education and research.

The AECC is a dedicated institution focused on supporting the provision of a healthier society through education, research and clinical care at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

With a state of the art teaching clinic featuring 34 chiropractic treatment rooms, a sophisticated booking system, plus facilities for digital x-ray, fluoroscopy, diagnostic ultrasound and a functional rehabilitation centre, the AECC is the largest chiropractic clinic in Europe.

Students spend their final two years of study within the clinic under the supervision of Chiropractic tutors, providing a valuable service to the local community whilst gaining hands- on experience of treating real patients.

Career in Chiropractic

AECC - Excellence in Chiropractic Education

There are currently over 550 undergraduate students attending the college full-time on the chiropractic programme and around 120 postgraduate students studying on a part-time basis. We are proud of the facilities and staff that support our students, providing some of the best chiropractic education in the world.

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is one of the largest healthcare professions in the world primarily concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation and rehabilitation of common musculoskeletal complaints.

The chiropractic degree offered at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) is accredited by the Council for Chiropractic Education in Europe and is therefore recognised globally.

A career in chiropractic is rewarding, the greatest satisfaction being the ability to help people overcome illness.

In recent years almost 100% of all AECC graduates have gone on to find employment as a chiropractor and many have set up their own private clinic. In addition, chiropractic is a career with good levels of remuneration

Why to choose the AECC?

Established in 1965, the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic is the oldest and largest chiropractic college in Europe. We have been at the forefront of chiropractic education and research in Europe for over forty-five years, which is why students from all over the world view the AECC as the best place to study chiropractic.

Our success has been built upon our ongoing commitment to excellence in all that we do. We remain committed to pre-eminence in chiropractic education, training and research. We foster an environment in which students are encouraged to be the best they can be and our faculty of teaching staff are regarded amongst the best in the world.

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Research

As an evidence - based college of chiropractic we conduct ground-breaking research in the fields of chiropractic and musculoskeletal health. Research is the key to taking the chiropractic profession forward and ensuring chiropractors are able to provide the most effective treatment for their patients. For more information please click here

Undergraduate Studies

BSc/MSc Chiropractic
The BSc/MSc Chiropractic degree is a full-time programme that runs over a 5-year period. Innovative, integrated and strongly vocational, the course is designed to train and prepare graduate chiropractors for professional practice as primary healthcare providers in modern society. The programme leads to an award of Master of Science in Chiropractic, which is an internationally recognised academic qualification.

BSc(Hons) Exercise Science (Health and Rehabilitation)
The course is intended to provide you with a firm foundation for safe and competent practice in the area of exercise programme design and implementation. It will also open up a wide range of opportunities for you to pursue a career in health care and/or further studies in health-related disciplines.

BSc(Hons) Community Health and Rehabilitation
This is a flexible 3-year programme oriented toward community health and rehabilitation, ideal for school leavers, career change individuals and healthcare professionals who want to develop or add to their skills and knowledge of community health. The delivery of the course allows students to stay in the workplace, while providing them with the necessary skills and background knowledge to work competently within a healthcare environment.

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Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Certificate
Professional Development (Chiropractic)

Designed to enable newly - qualified chiropractors to apply the learning achieved on the PRT scheme to achieve a postgraduate qualification.

MSc Ultrasound
These CASE - accredited programmes develop advanced clinical and practical skills in specialised areas of ultrasound practice.

MSc Advanced Professional Practice
(PgCert, PgDip and MSc)
MSc APP Clinical Sciences
Attain the skills and attitudes of CPD in clinical practice, utilising experiential learning and reflective practice. Suitable for all healthcare professionals

MSc APP Pediatric Musculoskeletal Health
This pathway offers an interdisciplinary approach to MSK healthcare issues in children and adolescents

MSc APP Sports and Rehabilitation
Have the opportunity to follow specialised interests in sports physiology or clinical practice

MSc APP Musculoskeletal Health
Develop advanced clinical and practical skills in this specialised area of musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

MSc APP Orthopaedics
Develop as an advanced practitioner by following specialist interests within orthopaedic practice, utilising experimental learning and reflective practice.

A New Way to do CPD
Accumulate Masters level credits at your own pace without enrolling on an MSc. Design your own programme from a selection of units.

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