Admissions Requirements

Academic Requirements for Admission

Northeast College of Health Sciences will admit candidates into the Doctor of Chiropractic program whose goals, abilities, and character are consistent with the program's mission and who have completed the equivalent of three academic years of undergraduate study (90 semester hours) at an institution(s) accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an equivalent foreign agency with a grade point average in these designated 90 hours of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The 90 hours will include a minimum of 24 hours in life and physical science courses. These science courses will provide an adequate background for success in the program, and at least half of these courses will have a substantive laboratory component. The candidate's undergraduate preparation also includes a well-rounded general education program, examples of which consist of the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, business management, and other course work deemed relevant, to achieve success in the curriculum.

A life science is any of several branches of science, such as biology, medicine and ecology, which study structural and functional organization of living organisms and their relationship to each other and the environment. A physical science is any of several branches of science, such as chemistry and physics that study the nature and properties of energy and nonliving matter. Included in this category are movement science course work such as kinesiology, exercise science and biomechanics.

Candidates who have a grade point average of 2.75 to 2.99 in the designated 90 semester credit hours along with a component of life and physical science course work may be considered for admission under Northeast's alternative admissions criteria consistent with the Council of Chiropractic Education's guidance. Students admitted under these criteria will be provided an individual education plan designed to optimize their opportunity for success.

Prospective and enrolled students are encouraged to research licensure requirements for the state that they reside in and/or intend to reside in as licensure requirements vary from state to state. Each state's licensure regulations is distinct. In order to ensure individual licensure eligibility for any/all states that there is a desire to practice in, review of the specific Chiropractic State Board information prior to matriculation as well as periodically until graduation is highly recommended. While Northeasts doctor of chiropractic curriculum prepares students to meet state licensure requirements, each applicant/student is responsible to obtain information to ensure that they can meet the requirements/qualifications for the state's specific licensure requirements.

Recency of Prerequisite Course Work

• All science prerequisites should have been completed within ten years of the matriculation date at Northeast.
• Northeast evaluates each case individually, and if necessary, may require refresher courses to help ensure the candidate’s preparation for academic success.
• For science prerequisites, certification of the grade and of the laboratory is required.

Advanced Placement Courses

• All college credit earned via Advanced Placement (AP) courses is acceptable toward meeting the entrance requirements, providing the credit was granted by an accredited, degree-granting institution.

Credit Through CLEP or Other Proficiency Examinations

• Up to 20 semester hours of a candidate’s pre-professional requirements can be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and certain other college proficiency examinations.
• These credits must be granted by an accredited, degree-granting institution.
• None of the science prerequisites can be satisfied through examination programs.

Technical Standards for Program Success

Northeast College of Health Sciences (Northeast) is committed to the achievement of academic excellence, leadership, and professional best practices. In support of Northeast's vision, a candidate for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program must have abilities and skills in five areas: observation and participation; communication; motor; intellectual conceptual, integrative and qualitative; and behavioral and social. These guidelines specify the attributes that Northeast faculty consider essential for completing these degree programs. Because these standards describe the essential functions that students must demonstrate to meet the requirements of a first professional degree program, they are pre-requisites for matriculation, continuation, and graduation. Click here for detailed information on these five areas.

Northeast is fully committed to equal opportunity in educational programs for all otherwise qualified individuals without regard to handicap or disability, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition to meeting academic standards, candidates for these programs must also meet the following technical standards with or without reasonable accommodations throughout the full course of their education at Northeast.

These standards ensure patient safety and that all candidates are otherwise qualified. Reasonable accommodations can be made in some of these areas provided that they do not require fundamentally altering the applicable degree program. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; however, candidates for admission and enrolled students should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner. The use of an intermediary that would, in effect, require a student to rely on someone else's power of observation and/or communication will not be permitted. Northeast reserves the right to rescind admission or continuation to any candidate that is unable to meet all technical standards with reasonable accommodations. Any candidate should evaluate his/her ability to meet all technical standards prior to submission of an application.

Transfer Applicants

In addition to meeting Northeast’s current entrance requirements, transfer applicants must have met the Northeast entrance requirements in force at the time they enrolled at the health-profession institution from which transfer is sought.

• Evidence of proficiency in the subject matter will be required for course work from professional schools in countries that do not have accreditation systems equivalent to that of the United States.
• Course work to be transferred must have been completed within five years of the transfer date.
• Exceptions may be made for candidates holding a first professional degree or an academic graduate degree in related discipline from an accredited institution.
• To be considered for transfer credit, a course must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the Northeast course for which credit is sought.
• The student must have earned a grade of “C” or higher, and not have used the course to meet entrance requirements.
• Basic-science academic courses must have been taken at the professional or graduate level.
• Transfer applicants must complete all application procedures and must furnish official transcripts of graduate or professional schools attended.
• Transfer applicants must obtain and complete an application for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation.
• An offer of transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is not subject to further negotiation after transfer to Northeast.
• In consultation with appropriate department heads and faculty, the appropriate academic dean or director may grant transfer credit under exceptional or unusual circumstances that vary from the parameters defined above.

Outcomes Assessments

A knowledge and skills assessment of every doctor of chiropractic who graduates from Northeast College of Health Sciences is performed throughout the course of study to ensure that they have acquired the proper skills for professional success. They are first measured through tests and performance evaluations in each course, up to and including final examinations. In clinical settings, the broader outcomes of the learning experience – including the ability to retain, integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired over the entire program – are measured at regular intervals.

International Applicants

If your university uses a half credit or full credit system, the following equivalencies apply:

3 U.S. credits = .5 credits and 6 U.S. credits = 1 credit

Northeast welcomes applications for our D.C., M.S.A., M.S.A.O.M., M.S.A.C.N. & M.S.H.A.P.I programs from international candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens, or be qualified via a CCE-recognized, non- U.S. equivalency program. International candidates must complete the same application procedures as all others, and must additionally provide the following:

• Evidence of the ability to read, write and speak English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully complete the specific degree program;
• A comprehensive evaluation of educational credentials by an appropriate agency such as World Education Services (WES), International Education Resource Foundation (IERF), or others;
• Certified English translation of educational credentials; and
• An Ability-to-Pay statement.

The field of Applied Clinical Nutrition draws students of all ages and from all walks of life who share an interest in a holistic approach to healthcare. In assessing applicants, Northeast looks for individuals who demonstrate the potential to succeed in Northeast's rigorous master's degree programs in Applied Clinical Nutrition, as well as commitment to helping people through a healing profession. Successful candidates exhibit strong communication skills, integrity, and professionalism.

Academic Requirements for Admission

Applicants are required to show proof of successfully completing 90 semester hours (136 quarter hours) of college credit, including:

• Nine credits (9) of bioscience course work prior to matriculation, from an accredited, degree-granting institution, with a grade of "C' or better earn in the prerequisite bioscience course(s).

A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is desired for pre-professional college study.

Advanced Placement Courses

All college credit earned via Advanced Placement (AP) courses is acceptable toward meeting the entrance requirements, providing the credit was granted by an accredited degree-granting institution

Credit through CLEP or other Proficiency Examinations

Up to 20 semester hours of a candidate's pre-professional requirements can be earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) and certain other college proficiency examinations.

• These credits must be granted by an accredited degree-granting institution
• None of the science prerequisites can be satisfied through examination programs

Transfer Applicants

To be considered for transfer credit:

• Course work to be transferred must have been completed within five years of the transfer date.
• A course must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the Northeast course for which credit is sought.
• The student must have earned a grade of "C" or higher, and not have used the course to meet entrance requirements.
• Courses must have been taken at the professional or graduate level.
• Applicants must obtain and complete an application for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation.

An offer of transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is not subject to further negotiation after transfer to Northeast.

In consultation with appropriate department heads and faculty, the appropriate academic Dean or Director may grant transfer credit under exceptional or unusual circumstances that vary from the parameters defined above. Under no circumstances will credit be given for life experience.

Under no circumstances can more than 50% of credits be accepted for transfer.

International Applicants

Northeast welcomes applications from international candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens. International candidates must complete the same application procedures as all others, and must additionally provide the following:

1. Evidence of the ability to read, write and speak English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully complete the course of study for the graduate programs in Applied Clinical Nutrition
2. A comprehensive evaluation of educational credentials by an appropriate agency such as World Education Services (WES), International Education Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.
3. Certified English translation of educational credentials
4. An Ability-to-Pay statement

Academic Requirements for Admission

Applicants must meet at least one of the following four criteria:

1. Have earned a professional degree (MSN, MD, DO, DC, DVM, or other similar advanced clinical degree) awarded by an accredited institution; or
2. Have earned a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution; or
3. Demonstrate significant anatomy and physiology teaching experience in the undergraduate college/ university setting; or
4. Demonstrate successful completion of the anatomy and physiology course sequence of an advance clinical degree; or
5. Demonstrate successful completion of a graduate certificate program in anatomy and physiology (minimum 12 credits). 

An earned cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is desired.

Transfer Applicants

To be considered for transfer credit:

• Course work to be transferred must have been completed within five years of the transfer date.
• A course must be equivalent in content and credit hours to the Northeast course for which credit is sought.
• The student must have earned a grade of "C" or higher, and not have used the course to meet entrance requirements.
• Courses must have been taken at the professional or graduate level.
• Applicants must obtain and complete an application for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation.

An offer of transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is not subject to further negotiation after transfer to Northeast.

In consultation with appropriate department heads and faculty, the appropriate academic Dean or Director may grant transfer credit under exceptional or unusual circumstances that vary from the parameters defined above. Under no circumstances will credit be given for life experience.

Under no circumstances can more than 50% of credits be accepted for transfer.

International Applicants

Northeast welcomes applications from international candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens. International candidates must complete the same application procedures as all others, and must additionally provide the following:

1. Evidence of the ability to read, write and speak English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully complete the course of study for the graduate programs in Applied Clinical Nutrition
2. A comprehensive evaluation of educational credentials by an appropriate agency such as World Education Services (WES), International Education Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.
3. Certified English translation of educational credentials
4. An Ability-to-Pay statement