Free NBCE Part I Exam Prep
NBCE Part I Basic Sciences Examination
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Phase 1: Domain DiagnosticYou are here
Baseline all six domains and identify weak science clusters early.
Phase 2: Anatomy and Physiology Intensive
Prioritize General Anatomy, Spinal Anatomy, and Physiology (60% combined).
Phase 3: Chemistry, Pathology, and Microbiology
Consolidate high-yield mechanisms, disease processes, and microbial concepts.
Phase 4: Full Two-Session Simulations
Practice 255-question pacing with session break strategy and error review.
Can You Take the NBCE Part I Exam?
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- •College approval is required for initial student eligibility
- •Candidates may retake as needed while eligible, subject to state board restrictions
- •After passing Part I, retakes are allowed only when required by a state licensing authority
NBCE Part I Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
12-18 weeks for most candidates
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Candidates may retake as many times as needed while eligible, but once passed, retake is allowed only when required by a state licensing authority.
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Free NBCE Part I Prep Tools
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360 Practice Questions
Part I-style basic science preparation mapped to all six NBCE domains.
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Adaptive support for anatomy, physiology, pathology, and microbiology reasoning.
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Aligned with current NBCE Part I exam structure, timing, and fee schedule.
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What You'll Study
15 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
General Anatomy: Surface, Bone, and Joints
3 sections
General Anatomy: Muscle, Heart, and Lymph
3 sections
General Anatomy: Respiratory, Urogenital, and Endocrine
3 sections
Spinal Anatomy: Axial Skeleton
3 sections
Spinal Anatomy: Neural Structures and Special Senses
3 sections
Physiology: Nerve, Muscle, and Circulation
3 sections
Physiology: Respiration, Kidney, and Gut
3 sections
Physiology: Reproduction, Endocrine, and Exercise
3 sections
Chemistry: Macromolecules and Enzymes
4 sections
Chemistry: Hormones, Nucleic Acids, Vitamins, and Energetics
4 sections
Pathology: Cellular, Genetic, and Immune Mechanisms
3 sections
Pathology: Environment, MSK, Nervous, and Organ Systems
4 sections
Microbiology: Immunology, Bacteria, and Viruses
3 sections
Microbiology: Fungi, Parasites, and Disease Control
3 sections
NBCE Part I Exam Details
NBCE Part I Basic Sciences Examination
Administered by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) content outline
Regional anatomy, appendicular structures, organ systems, and developmental/histologic foundations.
Axial osteology/myology, CNS/PNS structures, biomechanics, and special senses.
Neuro, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and exercise physiology.
Biochemistry of macromolecules, metabolism, hormones, nucleic acids, and energetics.
Cell injury, inflammation, immunopathology, organ-system disorders, and disease mechanisms.
Immunology, bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and epidemiologic disease control.
What's Included
15 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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