Northwestern has been an international leader in its field and has provided exceptional doctors of chiropractic to the public for more than 60 years. The chiropractic program consists of 10 trimesters and 4,200 contact hours in a full daytime program and is taught by world-renowned professionals and instructors in an 11-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Northwestern has pioneered an extraordinary and unique clinical system, with six University public clinics, more than 150 community-based clinical education centers, and preceptorship opportunities around the world. Northwestern College of Chiropractic is part of Northwestern Health Sciences University, which integrates a variety of natural health care professions into one incredible educational opportunity.