The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Northeast College of Health Sciences have a new partnership to give students a faster, more affordable path to earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree. New articulation agreements between the schools make it easier for Pitt-Bradford students to transfer into Northeast’s chiropractic program.

The new 4+3 program lets eligible students earn both a bachelor’s degree from Pitt-Bradford and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northeast in just seven years—one year faster than usual — and guarantees their admission to Northeast’s program. Students majoring in biology, chemistry, environmental science, exercise science or physical sciences are eligible, along with those pursuing a pre-professional program such as pre-chiropractic, pre-nutrition or pre-veterinary medicine.

With guided support from both institutions, students avoid spending time and money on unnecessary coursework and begin their path to Northeast by submitting a letter of intent, signed by their undergraduate advisor.

Dr. James Baldwin, vice president for enrollment management at Pitt-Bradford, said, “This new partnership gives our graduates a great regional option to keep learning and earn a doctoral degree. Northeast has a strong history and is one of only 20 accredited chiropractic schools in the country.”

Dr. Michael Mestan, president of Northeast College of Health Sciences, said, “We’re excited to partner with Pitt-Bradford to support academic excellence, leadership and continued learning. This collaboration highlights our interprofessional focus, and we look forward to welcoming Pitt-Bradford students who are ready to reimagine health and pursue their doctorates at Northeast.”

The agreement was formally signed by Baldwin, Pitt-Bradford President Richard Esch, and Vice President for Enrollment Management at Northeast, Amie Redmond, M.S., C.A.S.

Northeast’s graduate and undergraduate academic programs in areas such as chiropractic, nutrition, human anatomy instruction, massage therapy, and imaging sciences are rooted in its mission and commitment to academic excellence, leadership and professional best practices.

The 286-acre main campus is in Seneca Falls, N.Y., in the Finger Lakes and is 100% dedicated to health sciences.