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Northwestern College of Chiropractic
2501 West 84th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
http://www.nwhealth.edu
Founded in 1941, Northwestern College of Chiropractic is a visionary school whose innovative ideas and practices have led, and will continue to lead, generations of chiropractic doctors to the forefront of their profession. Northwestern's basic sciences, clinical, chiropractic and business education is exceptional in preparing students to pass the National Boards and successfully enter clinical practice.
Northwestern College of Chiropractic is a college of Northwestern Health Sciences University which has been an international leader for more than six decades in natural health care, scientific research, and patient care. We offer prospective students a wide array of choices in natural health care education in the United States, with programs in chiropractic, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, massage therapy, and integrative health and wellness. The small enrollment of less than 1,000 students allows the University to provide our students with the individual attention and access to educational resources that they require to succeed.
LOCATION
Northwestern Health Sciences University is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, the largest suburb of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The beautifully-landscaped 25-acre campus wraps around a small lake and includes 230,000 square feet of state-of-the art-laboratories, classrooms and clinics.
FACILITIES
The facilities at Northwestern include a 600-seat auditorium, a 10,000-square-foot library, gym, pool, fitness center, bookstore and student lounge.
Northwestern has pioneered an extraordinary and unique clinical system, with a University public clinic system, more than 150 community-based private-practice clinics, and final term preceptorship opportunities around the world. The University's clinic system records more than 65,000 patient visits a year, making Northwestern the largest provider of natural health care services in Minnesota.
PROGRAM
Northwestern's Doctor of Chiropractic program is a full-time day program consisting of more than 4,200 credit hours over 10 trimesters. The University admits new chiropractic students in January and September of each calendar year.
Chiropractic students at Northwestern may also complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology while enrolled in the chiropractic program.
CURRICULUM
The Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum at Northwestern consists of five academic years (three and one-third calendar years). Each year consists of two 15-week trimesters. The base of the curricular studies is composed of courses in the foundational sciences. These courses lay the groundwork for further study in the clinical sciences as well as clinical experiences. A 12-month public clinic internship and preceptorship constitute the last three trimesters.
Students begin learning "hands on" chiropractic techniques in their first trimester and progress to supervised in-class adjusting in Trimester 3. Chiropractic therapies that are taught are broad-based, but stress those adjusting and manipulative procedures that have been proven most effective and which are consistent with biomechanical and biophysiological principles.
These adjusting skills are complemented by related therapeutics such as physiotherapy, nutrition counseling, exercise training, rehabilitation, and mobilization procedures. Students learn to educate patients regarding healthy living practices, encouraging a holistic view of both mental and physical well-being.
Graduates of Northwestern are prepared to practice as first-contact, primary care chiropractic physicians, able to take responsibility for the health of patients. The diagnostic acumen and therapeutic skill sets required for primary care clinicians requires a strong background in the foundational sciences as well as current and relevant studies in the clinical sciences. Critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills must be developed in order to make the most appropriate patient-centered health care decisions.
Northwestern students are trained to work in cooperation with all other health care providers. To facilitate such interdisciplinary practices, a network of physicians has been established with whom the clinics interact. Opportunities are also available for interns to spend time as observers within local medical practices.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed three academic years (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours) of college coursework acceptable toward a baccalaureate degree. Pre-chiropractic courses must be completed at a regionally-accredited institution. Applicants must have earned a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5 and a science G.P.A. of at least 2.00. To ensure acceptance, a more competitive grade point is desirable.
Specific course distribution requirements are available on our website at www.nwhealth.edu in the Admissions section or contact the Office of Admissions at (800/952) 888-4777, ext. 409.
For prospective chiropractic students who are interested in completing their undergraduate science prerequisites, Northwestern offers courses through the Pre-Professional Program. Several of the courses are offered in an accelerated format.
FINANCIAL AID
Students may receive financial aid if they are in good academic standing with the institution. For those who qualify, financial aid assistance is available in the form of Federal Work Study, the Federal Perkins Loan, and/or the Federal Stafford Loan Program (subsidized and/or unsubsidized). With the help of the school-as-lender program, institutional aid is available to chiropractic students through the World Wide Grant scholarship program.
ACCREDITATION
The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Northwestern College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
APPLICATION
To apply for admission to Northwestern College of Chiropractic, visit our website at www.nwhealth.edu to download an application or complete an application online. You can also obtain an application from the Office of Admissions at (800/952) 888-4777, ext. 409.
CAMPUS TOUR
To schedule a personal tour of the campus with one of our Admissions representatives, please e-mail the Office of Admissions at admit@nwhealth.edu or call (800/952) 888-4777, ext. 409.
For more information, please contact:
Office of Admissions
Northwestern College of Chiropractic
Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 West 84th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Phone: (800/952) 888-4777, ext. 409
Fax: (952) 888-6713
E-Mail: admit@nwhealth.edu
Web site: www.nwhealth.edu
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