(a) To meet the professional education requirement, the applicant shall present evidence of the completion of not less than 60 semester hours of preprofessional postsecondary education, with a minimum of 24 semester hours in life and physical science, which may include, but not be limited to, courses in general biology, human anatomy, physiology, general chemistry, biochemistry, physics, biomechanics and kinesiology, and, of these 24 semester hours, at least half of such hours shall include a laboratory component, and a program of chiropractic education consisting of either:

1. (1) the completion of a program of chiropractic education of not less than four academic years, or the equivalent thereof, registered by the department or accredited by an accrediting organization acceptable to the department; or
2. (2) the completion of not less than four academic years of chiropractic education satisfactory to the department, culminating in a degree, diploma or certificate in chiropractic recognized by the appropriate civil authorities of the country in which the school is located as acceptable for entry into practice in such country. To satisfy the professional study requirements pursuant to this paragraph, the applicant shall also complete not less than two academic years of study satisfactory to the department in a registered or accredited chiropractic school program, including such subjects as may be necessary for certification by such program that the candidate is prepared to enter the New York State chiropractic licensing examination.