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Chiropractic Accelerated 3+3 (Bachelor to Doctorate)

Become a Doctor of Chiropractic in Just Six Years

Launch your chiropractic career sooner through the University of Maine at Farmington’s accelerated 3+3 partnership with Logan University.

This unique program allows motivated students to earn both a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UMF and a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from Logan University in just six years—one year faster than the traditional path.

You’ll spend your first three years building a strong foundation in biology and the health sciences at UMF before transitioning seamlessly to Logan University for your professional chiropractic education. Coursework completed during your first year at Logan counts toward both degrees, allowing you to graduate faster while reducing the overall cost of your education.

UMF chiropractic student intern poses, pointing at the brain, in front of light up display board of the human body
UMF chiropractic student intern poses, pointing at the brain, in front of light up display board of the human body

What You’ll Learn

During your first three years at UMF, you’ll explore subjects such as General Zoology, Genetics, Evolutionary Biology, General Chemistry I, and Organic Chemistry I, while completing a well-rounded liberal arts education through courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. These experiences strengthen your scientific knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

After transferring to Logan University, you’ll begin your professional chiropractic education with advanced coursework in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Cell Biology, and Histology. Through rigorous classroom instruction and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to understand the human body, diagnose musculoskeletal conditions, and provide evidence-informed chiropractic care.

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About Logan University’s Chiropractic Program

Located in Chesterfield, Missouri, Logan University blends tradition and innovation. Since 1935, Logan has had a long, well-established reputation in the chiropractic profession. Logan was founded on chiropractic care providing the health consumer with a viable choice to traditional medicine.

Logan University’s model is a non-drug, non-invasive form of care. It’s based on the relationship between the structure and function of the human body. This includes the ability of the body to heal itself naturally given the right circumstances. Logan graduates recognize and embrace the fact that chiropractic care plays a significant role in managing this nation’s $80 billion back pain epidemic.

Contact Us to Get Started!

Office of Admissions
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938
umfadmit@maine.edu
207.778.7050