NCHS 4+3 Chiropractic Medicine

Gannon University, in affiliation with Northeast College of Health Sciences (NCHS) located in Seneca Falls, New York, offers two programs for qualified students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Gannon University and a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree from NCHS. The 3+3 accelerated program (program) grants highly motivated and academically strong students an opportunity to matriculate to NCHS after completing a minimum of three years of undergraduate study at Gannon University (92 semester hours). Successful completion of the first year of chiropractic school at NCHS will allow students in the 3+3 accelerated program to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Gannon University. Most students complete this program, which allows students to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree prior to attending NCHS. Qualified students enrolled in these programs will be conditionally guaranteed an interview with NCHS, providing these students with an advantage over students from other institutions at the time of application. Participation in either program does not restrict the student's ability to apply to other chiropractic schools.

GU Undergraduate Entry Requirements

• Completion of four years of science courses at the high school level (biology and chemistry courses are required, while physics is highly recommended)

• Completion of four years of math courses at the high school level

• Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Class rank in the top 25% of high school class

• Evidence of academic and personal potential and a desire to become a chiropractor

NCHS Entry Requirements

After three or four years of undergraduate study, the participant is conditionally guaranteed an interview and possible admission to NCHS if the following requirements are satisfied:

• Completion of all required Liberal Studies Core Curriculum courses as stated in the Undergraduate Catalog of Gannon University

• Completion of the course of study with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00, with a minimum of C (2.00) in all specified science courses (general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and physics)

• Letter of intent submitted to NCHS Office of Admissions identifying student as an articulation student and the desired date of entrance to NCHS. Submission for a 3+3 affiliate occurs within the first year while submission for a 4+3 affiliate occurs within the first two years.

• Application for admission to NCHS occurs one year in advance of their desired entrance date. Most pick an August/September start date. Your application begins the previous September and must be completed by October 15. Application requirements include:

  • Submission of all official college transcripts

  • Furnishing two (2) letters of evaluation

    • One (1) from a Doctor of Chiropractic

    • One (1) from a Gannon University faculty member

• Satisfactory admissions interview with NCHS

• Any additional requirements as outlined through the affiliation agreement between Gannon University and NCHS; students accepted to the program will have access to all requirements specified in the agreement through the Pre-Health Advising Program Director at Gannon University

In recognition of students’ completion of the program including procedures outlined above, Northeast College of Health Sciences shall accept all such students for the entrance date of their choice.