Please Note: This is a summary of CMCC’s graduate admissions requirements and process. For details please download the current CMCC Academic Calendar (PDF 854 KB).

Admission Standards
Each year, CMCC accepts up to five qualified applicants for the Graduate Studies program. Applicants must hold or obtain the following minimum qualifications before an application will be considered:

• Graduation from the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards (CRCREAB) [formerly the Council on Chiropractic Education of Canada (CCEC)], accredited chiropractic program or a program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education International (CCEI) with good academic standing; and
• Successful completion of Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board examinations and Ontario Licencing Examinations (completion of National Board Chiropractic Examinations is an asset); and
• Research experience, including undergraduate research – or a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a chiropractor.

Candidates are strongly advised to have a background in statistics and quantitative methods. Field and employment experiences are also taken into consideration for admission. All graduate students must be members of CMCC, the Ontario Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Association, and the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association. International applicants must obtain a valid Canadian Student Visa.

Note: In exceptional circumstances candidates who have significant life achievements may be considered for admission to the appropriate graduate program. The candidates must provide evidence showing their potential to successfully undertake the proposed program of study. Such candidates are advised to make early contact with the Division of Graduate Education and Research.

Deadlines
Completed applications must be received by the Division of Graduate Studies by January 31 of the year in which the applicant would like to commence the program. All relevant documentation must be provided by the deadline and applicants must precisely follow all documentation instructions.

Admission Provisos
As positions in the program are limited, possession of published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. The Division of Graduate Studies will admit only those candidates who are judged to be of good character, are capable of completing the graduate program in its entirety, and show promise of becoming leaders in the profession.

Procedures
Application forms can be obtained online, or by contacting: 

Secretary, Graduate Education and Research
Telephone: 416 482 2340, ext. 246 Fax: 416 482 2560
Email: gradstudies@cmcc.ca

An application fee of $250 in Canadian funds made out to CMCC Graduate Studies must accompany the application and supporting documentation, which consists of:

1. An application form and the non-refundable application fee; and
2. Copies of official transcripts from all chiropractic programs and post secondary institutions attended; and
3. A signed letter of intent (750 words), indicating motivating factors for applying to this program; future professional goals; the benefits and skills you will bring to CMCC; any other information considered pertinent to the application; and
4. Letters of reference from three individuals. At least one letter must be from a chiropractor and one from a non-chiropractor.

Interview
Applicants fulfilling the admission requirements will be notified by mail no later than March 1 to appear at a formal interview. Interviews generally take place during March. Applicants who are unable to attend the interview must notify the Director, Graduate Studies within two (2) weeks of receiving notification of the interview date. Special arrangements for an interview may be made at that time.

Acceptance
Successful applicants are informed of the Selection Committee’s decision within two weeks of the interview. At that time, he/she must sign a letter of intent confirming acceptance to the program and return it to the Director, Graduate Studies within two weeks of its receipt. The CMCC Graduate Studies Programs begins on August 1.

Admission of International Candidates
International applicants require a valid Canadian Student Visa. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain a student visa. International students must also:

• Submit proof of proficiency in English, if English is not his/her first language;
• Submit course-by-course evaluation of transcripts for all post-secondary institutions, which are not Canadian. Transcripts from institutions outside Canada must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by the following agency: World Education Services, Inc. 45 Charles Street East, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1S2 416 972 0070, 866 343 0070, Fax: 416 972 9004, Canada canada@wes.org, www.wes.org/ca. Official copies of transcript evaluations must be forwarded directly by the agency to CMCC.
• Comply with the Canadian Department of Employment and Immigration regulations governing the entrance of foreign students. Applicants are advised to contact their nearest Canadian government representative to ensure compliance with such regulations;
• Submit notarized English translations of documents and certified true photocopies of the originals for all documents which are in a language other than English; and
• Be responsible for all related costs.

Tuition and Fees
Note: All fees are subject to change and subject to an annual increase. For further information, please refer to the current CMCC Academic Calendar (PDF 854 KB).

 CMCC Academic Calendar 2008 - 2009 (PDF 854 KB)
 CMCC Admission Brochure 2009 - 2010 (PDF 1,806 KB)