If you’re exploring a career in Chiropractic, choosing the right educational experience is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Life University, students gain the scientific knowledge, hands-on clinical skills, and philosophical foundation they need to become confident Doctors of Chiropractic.
Academic Prerequisites for Admission

Prospective students must demonstrate a strong academic foundation before entering the D.C. program. Applicants typically need:

  • A bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) of college coursework.
  • A competitive cumulative GPA, generally ranging from 2.75 to 3.0 or higher, depending on admission track.
  • Required coursework in life sciences, biology, chemistry, English composition, mathematics, humanities and social sciences. These courses help prepare students for the rigorous study of health sciences, patient care and professional chiropractic education.

Why Choose Life University for Your Chiropractic Education?

Choosing a Doctor of Chiropractic program is about more than meeting admission requirements. It’s about finding a university that aligns with your values, supports your professional goals and prepares you for success in practice.

At Life U, students benefit from a comprehensive educational experience that combines scientific rigor, hands-on training and a vitalistic philosophy. Technique instruction begins early in the curriculum, giving students the confidence and skills to care for patients long before they enter clinical practice.

Life U also integrates innovative learning technologies, including the Palpation and Adjustment Trainer (PAT) and Anatomage Tables, helping students strengthen their understanding of chiropractic principles, adjusting techniques and human anatomy through interactive learning experiences.

Beyond clinical education, students receive preparation for the business side of practice through coursework and real-world experiences designed to support long-term professional success. Opportunities such as the P.E.A.K. (Practice Excellence, Art and Knowledge) internship program help students bridge the gap between the classroom and practice readiness.

An Exceptional D.C. Curriculum

Once admitted, students enter a comprehensive professional curriculum that includes:

  • 295 total credit hours
  • Approximately 4,550 contact hours
  • A full-time, 14-quarter curriculum that can be completed in under four years

Students progress through three major phases:

  1. Building the Foundation (Quarters 1-4)

Students study:

  • Basic sciences
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Chiropractic philosophy
  • Radiology
  • Diagnosis
  • Palpation and adjustment fundamentals

Notably, hands-on technique instruction begins in the first year, with motion palpation courses introduced as early as Quarter 2.

Advancing Clinical Skills (Quarters 5-8)

Students deepen their understanding of:

  • Clinical diagnosis
  • Case management
  • Chiropractic technique systems
  • Imaging interpretation
  • Patient assessment

Training includes exposure to recognized technique approaches, such as:

  • Full Spine
  • Gonstead
  • Thompson
  • Chiropractic Biophysics
  • Extremity Adjusting
  • Cox Flexion-Distraction
  • Instrument Adjusting

This phase focuses on developing confidence, precision and clinical decision-making skills.

Serving Patients in Clinical Practice (Quarters 9-14)

Students transition into supervised clinical care, applying classroom learning in real-world patient care settings. Clinical experiences emphasize patient communication, examination procedures, diagnosis, care planning and chiropractic adjusting.

What sets Life U apart is its commitment to Vitalism, the philosophy that living systems are self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing when functioning free from interference. Life U’s mission is to empower students through education, skills and values rooted in a vitalistic philosophy. The institution teaches that living systems are self-developing, self-maintaining and self-healing when functioning free from interference.

Throughout their education, students are guided by Life University’s foundational principle of Lasting Purpose: “To live an inner-directed life, to give, to do, to love, to serve, out of your own abundance.”

These values shape clinical training, leadership development, community involvement and professional conduct, helping develop graduates who are committed to patient care, service and professional purpose.

Take the next step today toward becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic by choosing a chiropractic program that is about more than meeting admission requirements. It is about finding an educational experience that aligns with your philosophy, prepares you clinically and positions you for long-term professional success.

At Life U, students benefit from:

  • A comprehensive 14-quarter Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum
  • Early and extensive hands-on training
  • Advanced PAT (Palpation and Adjustment Trainer) technology
  • Anatomage Tables for enhanced virtual dissection
  • The most chiropractic technique courses in chiropractic education
  • Practice management and business preparation
  • The industry-leading P.E.A.K. (Practice, Excellence, Art and Knowledge) internship program

Ready to see what it’s like to become a Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University? Experience Life gives prospective students the opportunity to tour campus, meet faculty and current students, explore the curriculum and learn more about admissions and financial aid. Reserve your spot today.