MChiro Master of Chiropractic (5 Year) Degree at The McTimoney College of Chiropractic
MChiro Master of Chiropractic (5 Year) at MCC. The MChiro Master of Chiropractic is a part-time degree delivered by The McTimoney College of Chiropractic, a recognised UK degree-awarding body.
About this course
Earn your GCC and ECCE recognised Master of Chiropractic degree in five years. Study part-time while continuing to work at McTimoney College. From the provider’s course page.
MChiro Master of Chiropractic (5 Year) is a Degree (MChiro) at MCC, based in Abingdon,Ireland,Manchester. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For General Studies graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 5 modules
- Human Function ICompulsory30 credits
- Human Function IICompulsory30 credits
- Philosophy ICompulsory10 credits
- Chiropractic Studies ICompulsory10 credits
- Clinic studies ICompulsory10 credits
Year 2 6 modules
- NeuroscienceCompulsory20 credits
- Biomedical SciencesCompulsory20 credits
- Philosophy IICompulsory10 credits
- Chiropractic Studies IICompulsory20 credits
- Clinic Studies IICompulsory10 credits
- Research ICompulsory10 credits
Year 3 7 modules
- Behavioural ScienceCompulsory10 credits
- Musculoskeletal MedicineCompulsory20 credits
- Clinical NeurologyCompulsory10 credits
- Philosophy IIICompulsory10 credits
- Chiropractic Studies IIICompulsory20 credits
- Clinic Studies IIICompulsory10 credits
- Research IICompulsory10 credits
Year 4 6 modules
- Clinical Medicine ICore20 credits
- Clinical Medicine IICore20 credits
- Philosophy IVCore10 credits
- Chiropractic Studies IVCore15 credits
- Clinic Studies IVCore15 credits
- Research IIICore10 credits
Year 5 5 modules
- Research IV – DissertationCore40 credits
- Research IV – Evidence in PracticeElective40 credits
- Clinical ManagementCore20 credits
- Clinic ICore20 credits
- Clinic IICore40 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This Master of Chiropractic degree prioritises professional registration: you'll earn both GCC and ECCE recognition while studying part-time. A course like this typically progresses from foundational anatomy, physiology and chiropractic technique in the first year, moving through intermediate clinical sciences and applied practice in the middle stages. You'll usually develop specialisations such as interdisciplinary core knowledge, applied projects drawn from real clinical cases, optional breadth across complementary areas, professional skills development, and independent research that culminates in a capstone project. Throughout, the curriculum balances theoretical understanding with practical competency, building toward the clinical and professional capabilities required for chiropractic registration.
Who it's for
This course suits those committed to chiropractic practice and able to study part-time over five years. Recent data shows that 29% of accepted students entered via an Access course, reflecting the programme's accessibility to diverse educational backgrounds. The course is designed for individuals seeking professional qualification in chiropractic care with structured, hands-on training alongside theoretical study.
University & format
The McTimoney College of Chiropractic, a university located in Abingdon, is also present in Ireland and Manchester. This Master of Chiropractic is studied part-time over five years, allowing you to continue working whilst training. The degree is recognised by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) for eligibility for registration, and as a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body qualification.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 64% |
| an Access course | 29% |
| a previous degree | 3% |
| another higher-education qualification | 2% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 2% |
| Other | 2% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at MCC →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 50% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Other Educational ProfessionalsSOC 2020 232 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,130
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.8 out of 10: NSS 88.1% · in work or study 100% · continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The College of Health Ltd
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Abingdon
311 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Around Ireland
1,033 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to MCC from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £12,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check MCC’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with MCC and gov.uk before you apply.
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