Combined Baccalaureate/Doctor of Chiropractic Option Program

Location(s): Main Campus

The University of Bridgeport School of Arts and Sciences and School of Chiropractic offer a seven year coordinated program leading to a combined Baccalaureate and Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Students enrolled in this option complete three years (at least 90 credits) of undergraduate coursework, including all required core courses in the University of Bridgeport curriculum. Students who successfully complete their first three years at the University of Bridgeport, and who comply with the requirements for admission to the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic described above may be granted admission to the School of Chiropractic.

Upon acceptance and entrance into the School of Chiropractic, the student may transfer up to 30 semester hours of basic science coursework in the School of Chiropractic to their undergraduate record to be applied towards completion of the B.S. or B.A. degree in Biology. A student must have a 2.50 grade point average in the School of Chiropractic and earned a grade of “C” or better in any course to be transferred. Courses which may be transferred for undergraduate credit are:

Summary of Requirements

PH 521 - Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology I 2 Credit(s)
AN 511 - Cell and Tissue Microscopic Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit(s)
Anatomy & Physiology 3 Credit(s)
AN 512 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics I 4.5 Credit(s)
AN 513 - Gen Anatomy I: Viscera 4.5 Credit(s)
AN 514 - Clinical Embryology 1 Credit(s)
BC 511 - Biochemistry Metabolism & Nutrition 2 Credit(s)
MB 521 - Clinical Microbiology Introduction Infectious Diseases 2 Credit(s)
NS 521 - Neuroscience I 3 Credit(s)
AN 525 - General Anatomy II: Head Neck Credit(s)
AN 526 - Functional Anatomy Biomechanics II: Extremities 4.5 Credit(s)
NS 612 - Neuroscience II 3 Credit(s)
PH 612 - Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology II 5 Credit(s)
MB 623 - Public Health I: Introduction Public Health 2 Credit(s)

Additional Information

Upon satisfactory completion of all requirements for the baccalaureate degree, including the required basic science appropriate Chiropractic courses, the School of Arts and Sciences will award the degree. Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Biology are listed under Biology. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in General Studies degree are listed under General Studies.

The student must work closely with the undergraduate advisor to insure all required courses for the baccalaureate degree as well as prerequisites for the School of Chiropractic are fulfilled. This is especially important in earning the first 90 credits towards the degree before entering Chiropractic School.

To be accepted for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program, the student must:

maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.00 with a minimum grade of “C” in all undergraduate courses required by the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic;
schedule a meeting with the Director of Admissions of the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic immediately upon matriculation at the University of Bridgeport, indicating intent to continue into the Doctor of Chiropractic program upon completion of prerequisite undergraduate study. Pre-chiropractic advisement will be coordinated with the student’s undergraduate advisor;
submit an application for admission to the Director of Admissions of the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic prior to registering for the fifth semester of pre-chiropractic study at the University of Bridgeport;
successfully complete a personal interview with members of the Admissions Committee of the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic during the final semester of pre-chiropractic study.

Complete Baccalaureate Followed By Doctor of Chiropractic Option

Under this option, the student completes the baccalaureate degree, making sure all entrance requirements for Chiropractic School are satisfied. The student then, if accepted, enters Chiropractic School.

Prospective students with questions about any of the above programs and options may contact:

Amy Nawrocki
Dean of College of Science and Society
Charles Dana Hall
Telephone: (203) 576-4297
E-mail: nawrocki@bridgeport.edu