National University Of Health Sciences

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) is a school of health science education situated in Lombard, Illinois. It was formerly known as The National College of Chiropractic. It was established in 1906 by chiropractor John Howard. The college offers degree programs in naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and biomedical sciences. NUHS also provides certificate programs in chiropractic assistants and massage therapy.

NUHS has several on-campus clubs and organizations including Activator Club, Community Tutoring Club, Student Canadian Chiropractic Association, Naturopathic Medical Students Association, and Sigma Phi Kappa Fraternity. Approximately 80 percent of the NUHS students depend on some sort of financial assistance. The college also has financial assistance options for the international students.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in science, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Trimester.
• Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 691 in 2009-2010 (1,173 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 32% of enrolled students and graduate students are 68%.

Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

National University Of Health Sciences provides on-campus housing for 125 of its 1,173 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

National University Of Health Sciences offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).

Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

MEDICINE (4 awarded)

• Chiropractic Assistant/Technician

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (85 awarded)

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic (DC)

SCIENCE (35 awarded)

• Biomedical Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (34 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage