Chiropractic (Paediatrics) | McTimoney College of Chiropractic

Course summary

MSc Chiropractic (Paediatrics)

The McTimoney College of Chiropractic, in partnership with Ulster University, offers a three-year, part-time MSc Chiropractic (Paediatrics) designed for qualified Chiropractors who want to confidently and safely care for children in clinical practice.

Programme Overview

This programme prepares you to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-informed chiropractic care to the paediatric population. You will develop the clinical judgement needed to recognise when referral to other healthcare professionals is required, while working within professional standards and legal frameworks.

Paediatric care is fundamentally different from adult care. Children are not simply smaller adults, they are individuals undergoing continuous growth and development. This programme reflects that distinction, equipping you with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to treat this unique population.

Why this programme matters

While Chiropractors have long treated children, formal postgraduate training in paediatric chiropractic remains limited. At the same time, the body of knowledge in this field continues to grow.

This MSc addresses that gap by providing:

A structured, in-depth approach to paediatric chiropractic care
A focus on safe practice and clinical decision-making
The opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development and standardisation of paediatric chiropractic care

A strong focus on safety

Patient safety is central throughout the programme. From the outset, you will explore:

Medico-legal responsibilities, including consent and duty of care
Safeguarding and child protection
Recognition of serious conditions requiring referral
Clear understanding of the boundaries of safe practice

This ensures you can assess, treat, and refer with confidence.

How you will learn

The programme is designed to balance academic rigour with real-world clinical relevance. It combines:

Blended learning
A mix of guided study, coursework, and clinical application
Summer Schools
Face-to-face teaching with hands-on skill development and direct feedback
Practice-based learning
Apply techniques and knowledge directly within your own clinical setting
Case-based problem solving
Work through real and simulated cases to develop clinical reasoning across a wide range of paediatric presentations

Progressive, integrated learning

Each stage of the programme builds on the last. Knowledge and skills gained in Year 1 underpin the more advanced clinical application in Year 2 and beyond, ensuring a coherent and progressive learning experience.

Designed for practising Chiropractors

This MSc has been developed specifically for Chiropractors in practice who regularly see paediatric patients. It supports you in:

Enhancing your clinical confidence and competence
Delivering high-quality, patient-centred care
Integrating new knowledge directly into day-to-day practice

Modules

Course Modules

Fundamentals of Chiropractic Paediatrics
Developmental & Physical Examination Procedures
Chiropractic Assessment & Paediatric Adjusting
Paediatric Neurology
Paediatric Orthopaedics
Normal and variant radiology of the paediatric axial skeleton
Clinical Paediatrics
Research Methods
Research Project

https://mctimoney-college.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-course/msc-chiropractic-paediatrics/

Assessment method

You will be assessed in a variety of ways depending on the module and stage development. You will also be encouraged to reflect and feedback on your own experiences, learning and development.

Forms of assessment can include:

Coursework
Exams
Research dissertation
Clinical examination

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be 21 years or over when the programme starts.
Hold a first professional qualification in chiropractic.
Hold registration with the relevant Chiropractic governing body in their country of residence.

The College reserves the right to request candidates to sit an entrance examination.

All students are expected to be practising chiropractors with access to children in their own clinic.

Please visit the course page on our website for the full entry requirements.

If English is not your first language and you do not hold an honours degree that was delivered in English, you will be required to provide certified proof of ability in written and spoken English to, at least, IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component).

We reserve the right to ask you to sit an entrance exam.

No offers are made without interview. Candidates will be selected to progress to interview based on the qualifications, work experience, personal statement and reference provided in their application. Interviews take place throughout the year. Applicants called for interview are assessed by a panel for their sense of vocation, motivation and qualities of determination and aspiration.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	If English is not your first language and you do not hold an honours degree that was delivered in English, you will be required to provide certified proof of ability in written and spoken English to, at least, IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component).

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International	£3500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.