MChiro Chiropractic with Foundation Year Degree at Health Sciences University

This unit introduces the normal structure and organisation of the human body, from tissues through to major body systems. You will learn anatomy through both theory and practical application, including surface anatomy, anatomical terminology, models, images and safe palpation. The unit provides an essential foundation for physiology, biomechanics, clinical skills and later chiropractic practice.

This unit introduces the core principles of normal human physiology, including homeostasis, cellular function, metabolism and regulation. You will develop the theoretical scientific knowledge needed to understand how the body maintains normal function. This provides the foundation for later study of body systems, dysfunction, disease and clinical science.

This unit introduces chiropractic as a person centred, ethical and regulated healthcare profession. You will combine theory, communication practice, reflection and observational learning to understand patient experience, healthcare systems and professional identity. Simulated and observational activities help you begin linking classroom learning with real healthcare contexts.

This unit introduces the role of evidence in healthcare and chiropractic practice. You will learn what evidence is, how research is generated, and how different types of evidence are organised and used. Through guided academic activities, the unit builds early research literacy and prepares you for later critical appraisal and evidence informed clinical reasoning.

This unit explores how the musculoskeletal system, nervous system and biomechanics work together to support movement and function. You will combine theoretical learning with practical skills such as surface anatomy, palpation, postural observation and range of movement assessment. This supports progression into clinical examination, movement analysis and chiropractic assessment.

This unit develops your understanding of how major body systems work together to maintain normal function. You will study cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and endocrine physiology, alongside nutrition, metabolism, growth, maintenance and repair. It provides important theoretical understanding that supports later study of pathology, clinical risk and patient care.

This unit builds on early professional learning by introducing foundational physical examination, manual and soft tissue techniques, and basic imaging awareness. You will develop practical skills in safe handling, patient positioning, professional communication and introductory examination within supervised learning environments. The unit combines theory, simulation, practical teaching and observational learning to prepare you for later clinical assessment.

This unit develops your understanding of how evidence is accessed and used within healthcare and chiropractic contexts. You will learn how evidence informs guidelines, professional standards and policy, while recognising uncertainty, variation and potential bias. The unit uses applied academic tasks to help you connect evidence informed practice with safe and accountable healthcare.

This unit develops your ability to assess, diagnose and manage upper quarter presentations, including the cranium, cervical spine, thoracic spine and upper limb. You will combine theory, practical skills, imaging interpretation, clinical reasoning and supervised exposure to practice. Learning includes therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions, supporting safe and evidence informed patient care.

This unit explores how dysfunction and disease affect normal anatomy, physiology and human function. You will study pain, inflammation, healing, pathology, neurological and systemic disease, medication influences, red flags and clinical risk. The unit strengthens your theoretical understanding of abnormal findings and supports safe diagnostic reasoning in later clinical units.

This unit focuses on lower quarter presentations, including the lumbar spine, pelvis and lower limb. You will continue to integrate theory, physical examination, imaging, diagnosis, chiropractic therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation. Practical and case based learning help you build confidence in applying chiropractic skills to realistic patient scenarios.

This unit brings together public health, behaviour change, health inequalities, evidence appraisal and clinical reasoning. You will explore how wider social, lifestyle and healthcare factors influence patient outcomes and engagement with care. Applied learning activities support patient education, communication, collaborative care and evidence informed decision making.

This unit develops advanced clinical reasoning for more complex and chronic presentations. You will use theory, case based learning, practical reasoning and simulation to manage uncertainty, assess risk and adapt care. The unit supports your progression from structured clinical scenarios towards whole patient decision making.

This unit focuses on person centred care, health psychology, behaviour change, pain science and applied research. You will use theory and applied activities to explore how patient goals, beliefs, context and health behaviours influence care and outcomes. The unit supports the design and justification of patient centred interventions using evidence, communication and reflective practice.

This unit extends your ability to manage complex and diverse patient presentations. You will explore areas such as paediatrics, pregnancy related care, sport, older adults, disability, safeguarding, consent, risk and adapted management. The unit combines theory, case based learning, practical reasoning and assessment activities to support safe clinical judgement and referral reasoning.

This unit includes a substantial supervised placement experience and supports your transition into applied clinical practice. You will combine placement learning, reflection, communication, interprofessional awareness and professional judgement. The unit helps you integrate academic learning with real practice environments and prepares you for final year clinical placement.

This placement unit supports you to consolidate clinical reasoning, patient management, communication and professional behaviour in supervised practice. You will take increasing responsibility for patient care while continuing to receive guidance and feedback from clinical educators. Assessment includes competency evidence, reflection and viva voce, helping you demonstrate safe and developing professional capability

This unit supports your transition from student practitioner to graduate chiropractor. You will develop understanding of professional regulation, ethics, clinical governance, CPD, quality improvement and safe practice systems. The unit combines professional theory with applied tasks that prepare you for accountable practice after graduation.

This final placement unit supports you to demonstrate readiness for professional practice through extended supervised clinical activity. You will refine your clinical reasoning, risk management, patient communication, documentation, reflection and professional judgement. The unit helps you evidence consistent, safe and effective practice as you prepare to graduate.

This unit develops your understanding of leadership, management, innovation, sustainability and service development in chiropractic practice. You will explore how chiropractors contribute to safe, ethical and effective healthcare services. The unit uses applied professional tasks to support confidence, business awareness and leadership capability.

This optional unit allows you to explore paediatric and pregnancy related chiropractic practice through evidence synthesis and critical reflection. You will select a focused topic and evaluate evidence, guidance, governance, communication and safeguarding considerations. The unit supports deeper specialist interest while maintaining an evidence informed and professionally accountable approach

This optional unit allows you to explore sports chiropractic through a focused evidence based topic. You will consider athlete welfare, evidence synthesis, governance, performance, injury management and return to activity. The unit supports deeper understanding of sports related practice before graduation.

This optional unit allows you to explore complex pain management through evidence synthesis and critical reflection. You will examine biopsychosocial approaches, clinical uncertainty, patient centred care, governance and professional reasoning. The unit supports deeper understanding of complex pain and its relevance to contemporary chiropractic care.

This optional unit develops advanced rehabilitation reasoning and programme design. You will use theory, case based learning, practical evidence and applied tasks to create and justify rehabilitation strategies for complex musculoskeletal presentations. The unit supports clinical reasoning, adaptability and person centred rehabilitation planning.

This optional unit explores the application of biomechanics, exercise science and technology informed practice to chiropractic and musculoskeletal care. You may work with movement analysis, performance data, ethical considerations and applied clinical reasoning. The unit supports students interested in movement, function, exercise and performance related practice.