Students interested in pursuing this degree must meet all prerequisite requirements before entering this degree program.

TCC offers a comprehensive plan of study that leads to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree, as detailed in the course catalog under Curriculum for Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.

Admission Requirements

All applicants to the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program (click here for occupational description) must furnish references and provide complete, official academic transcripts from any higher education institution they have attended, regardless of acceptability toward the degree program. Failure to comply may result in dismissal from TCC or loss of academic credit.

Prospective students may be required to demonstrate a proficiency in oral and written English by scores on the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Prospective students entering Texas Chiropractic College must also have completed a minimum of three years of pre-chiropractic college work (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours) at a regionally accredited college or university.  A minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required for the 90 semester hours. All prerequisite courses must carry grades of C (2.0 on 4.0 scale) or better with a minimum overall prerequisite GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

A candidate's pre-professional education can be acquired through institutional proficiency examinations such as:

• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• American College Training Program (ACT)
• Program Evaluation Procedure (PEP)
• DANTES
• Institutional departmental examinations

Credits earned in this manner may NOT be applied to any of the science prerequisites in biology, chemistry or physics. Students should contact the licensing board(s) in the states where they plan to practice in order to check for any pre-chiropractic college licensure requirements, such as a Bachelor's degree, that exceed the above requirements.

Admission Requirements for Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program

A student entering Texas Chiropractic College must have completed a minimum of 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Please note: Although the 90 hours of pre requisite work is in compliance with CCE guidelines, some state licensing boards may require additional education. Students should consult with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.FCLB.org.

All applicants must have completed by the term of enrollment the following courses:

Biological Science : Six semester hours (9 quarter hours).

General biology, zoology, anatomy and physiology are acceptable. Botany is acceptable but not recommended. The biological sciences requirements must include pertinent laboratory experiences that cover the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the course(s).

General Inorganic Chemistry: Six semester hours (9 quarter hours). Courses should be for pre-professional majors.

Organic Chemistry: Six semester hours (9 quarter hours). Courses should be for pre-professional majors.

The chemistry requirements may be met with at least 3 semester hours of general or inorganic chemistry and at least 6 hours of organic and/or biochemistry courses with unduplicated content. At least 6 semester hours of chemistry courses must include pertinent related laboratory experiences, which cover the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the courses.

General Physics and Related Studies: Six semester hours (9 quarter hours) including laboratory in sequence. The courses should be trigonometry based or at a pre-professional level.

The physics requirement may be met with either one or more physics courses with unduplicated content (of which one must include a pertinent related laboratory that covers the range of material presented in the didactic portions of the course), or three (3) semester hours in physics (with laboratory) and three (3) semester hours in biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics, or exercise physiology.

English or Communications Skills: Six semester hours (9 quarter hours).

Psychology: Three semester hours (5 quarter hours).

Computer Science : Three semester hours (5 quarter hours) or documented proficiency.

Social Sciences/Humanities Electives: Fifteen semester hours (25 quarter hours).

Electives: Remaining hours to meet the 90 hour prerequisite requirement.