National University Of Health Sciences

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of Chiropractic

Format: Campus

Program Description:

As the leader in chiropractic education since 1906, National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) is renowned for academic excellence, an outstanding faculty, and innovative educational leadership. National prepares its DC students to become first-contact, primary-care physicians and musculoskeletal specialists, fully qualified to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions. In addition to a distinctive science oriented, hands-on curriculum, including a full year of dissection of the human body, National students are taught a solid core curriculum of Diversified Technique, the most commonly used and scientifically proven manipulative procedures, as well as flexion/distraction. Students also explore alternative treatment methods, including acupuncture, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, postural retraining, and botanical remedies. Students are prepared for the realities of life in the real world through the university's unique Ethical Practice Management Program, which includes developing a real business plan for the future. During their last year, National students learn first-hand how to practice chiropractic primary care medicine at one of the university-affiliated clinics. Also available are special student rotations, Ancillary Clinical Experiences, Community Based Internships, and Clinical Clerkships. As one of only two institutions in the U.S. to combine chiropractic, oriental and naturopathic medicine on one campus, National students have the unique opportunity to participate in integrated learning situations. Instead of competing with each other, NUHS students are able to dialogue together, share collaborative research and clinical care opportunities, and work together to provide their future patients with the best of natural health care. NUHS offers its DC program at its university in Lombard, IL, & also through the University Partnership Center of St. Petersburg College in FL.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education

International Student Requirements:

A properly completed Application for Admission including a non-refundable $55 fee.Transcript(s) of college records (or equivalents acceptable to National University) mailed directly from the college(s) attended or evaluation agency. Foreign transcript evaluation, educational records must be evaluated by an evaluation agency approved by the University, such as World Education Services. A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), and 79 (Internet) is required. Evidence that adequate provisions have been made to meet financial needs during the first academic year of study.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

356.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Health Profession Schools

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: Under 1,000