After Graduation
Congratulations! Students who have successfully graduated from a recognised chiropractic degree programme are eligible to register with the GCC and can embark on a fulfilling career in chiropractic.
What happens after I graduate?
Your first step after graduating is to register with the GCC. This is an important step in order to practise chiropractic lawfully in the UK and call yourself a chiropractor. Find out more about GCC registration here.
As a registered chiropractor, you are responsible for providing the highest standard of patient care. To find out more about the professional standards expected of you once you register with us, you can take a look at the Code.
As a valued healthcare professional, continuing your learning and professional development is important. Our Registrant Resource Centre on the GCC website also provides lots of useful information and guidance to help you remain GCC Code compliant and ensure your skills and knowledge are up to date.
Download our Graduate Guide which contains answers to 14 of the most frequently asked questions about the GCC and registration.
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Studying to become a chiropractor
Find out about how and where you can study to become a chiropractor. Chiropractic study in the UK is at degree level, either as an undergraduate honours degree or above, with most programmes lasting four years.
Find out MoreMeeting our Education Standards
The General Chiropractic Council protects the public by ensuring high standards in the practice of chiropractic. One of the ways we do this is by setting standards of education for individuals training to become chiropractors. Find out how we assure the quality of chiropractic education.
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