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The Department of Chiropractic is a dynamic Department within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology. The programme was started in 1989 and besides for being accredited by the South Africa authorities (CHE and SAQA as agents of the DoHET) it has international accreditation with the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). The programme consists of a 4-year professional bachelor’s degree (BHSc : Chiropractic) followed by a master’s degree (MHSc : Chiropractic). Which are the minimum qualifications for registration with the statutory council: Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA). The programme aligns itself with the Clinical and Professional Chiropractic Education position statement (https://www.cmcc.ca/documents/international-chiropractic-education-collaboration-position-statement.pdf).

In the South African context, a chiropractic practitioner is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neuro-musculo-skeletal disorders and the effects that these disorders have on the nervous system and general health. Chiropractic treatment focuses on manual therapies such as spinal manipulation, other joint and soft tissue treatments. In addition the chiropractor acknowledges the biopsychosocial model of health care and may provide nutritional, exercise therapy, stress management, electrotherapy, massage, acupuncture and traction, amongst other modalities. The chiropractic practitioner cares for the human frame in health and in disease, and refers to other health care providers when necessary. There a several opportunities to obtain post graduate training in fields such as sports and pediatrics.

Clinical and Professional Chiropractic Education

 

VISION

Global Leaders in Chiropractic Education and Scholarship.

 

MISSION

“Developing Chiropractors for Holistic Neuro-Musculoskeletal Health Care”

Through:

• Evidence-based Teaching and Learning
• Innovative Research
• Responsive Engagement and Collaboration with Communities

 

VALUES

Professionalism – To abide by professional and regulatory frameworks, ethics and good practices.

Integrity – To demonstrate qualities  of good character and honesty.

Accountability – To be responsible and answerable for our choices, actions and behaviours.

Transformation – Being able to adapt to change in an evolving healthcare system.

Ubuntu – Respect, goodness and goodwill to all.

 

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT  

• BHSc Chiropractic 

• MHSc Chiropractic 

• MTech Chiropractic (phased out – no longer accepting applications)  

 

The process and requirements for application to the BHSc Chiropractic Programme:

* The qualification to practice as a chiropractor is the MHSc Chiropractic/M. Tech Chiropractic, thus applicants must complete the BHSc Chiropractic and then enroll and complete the MHSc Chiropractic, to be eligible for undertaking the internship programme of the Allied Health Profession Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) for onward registration with the Statutory Health Council (AHPCSA). See HSc Chiropractic.pdf for entrance requirements.

• All applicants need to apply via the Central Applications Office: CAO: Home. 

• All applications that meet the requirements, will be required to attend an interview and submit an assignment – details of which will be forwarded to eligible applicants via the CAO system. 

• Once the interviews are concluded, applicants will be ranked and selected. Outcomes of this process will be communicated via the CAO system. 

 

The process and requirements for application to the MHSc Chiropractic Programme: 

• Interested applicants must apply via the People Soft platform of the DUT, irrespective of where they obtained their undergraduate degree.  

• Applicants from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) who have obtained the BHSc: Chiropractic in the preceding year will be accepted into the MHSc: Chiropractic following receiving their applications via People Soft.  

• Applicants with appropriate undergraduate degrees will be assessed for eligibility through a process of conferment of status, once equivalence to the BHSc: Chiropractic has been determined. 

The process of application for the D. Chiropractic Programme: 

• Interested applicants must apply via the People Soft platform of the DUT.  

• Applicants must be in possession of an MHSc: Chiropractic/M.Tech: Chiropractic Degree, or an applicant’s eligibility will be assessed through a process of conferment of status.  

• Eligible applicants will be required to submit a concept paper to the Departmental Research Committee for consideration.  

 

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