Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic medicine is a comprehensive health care profession that addresses the wide variety of factors that impact human physiology. Chiropractic physicians specialize in natural, non-invasive health care and are trained to use a full range of medical diagnostic tools and a wide array of effective treatment options in patient care.
National University of Health Sciences prepares students to become first-contact, primary care physicians fully qualified to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions. We believe a superior education starts with an evidence-based, broad-scope curriculum emphasizing integrative medicine.
The Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program also features three specialized concentrations in high-demand areas of focus — Sports Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Women’s Health — each crafted to deepen students’ knowledge and broaden professional opportunities within their chosen field.
At a Glance
Locations Offered
Illinois & Florida
Cost Per Credit Hour
$655
Program Length
10 Trimesters
Credentials Earned
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
National University of Health Sciences Chiropractic Medicine Program
Our Dedication to Integrative Medicine
NUHS prepares you for the future of health care by offering a campus dedicated to integrative medicine. You’ll study and work side-by-side with students and faculty from our naturopathic medicine and acupuncture programs. We will help you be better prepared to work and thrive in today’s integrated health care market.
Our Academic Superiority
The chiropractic medicine program at National University of Health Sciences is rigorous, uncompromising and built on a solid foundation in the basic sciences. We maintain the highest admission standards for our students. For example, NUHS is one of the only accredited Dr. of Chiropractic degree programs to require a bachelor’s degree for admission. As a result, graduates often become leaders in their professions and credit NUHS with their confidence and success.
Our History of Leadership
Founded in 1906, NUHS has more than 120 years of experience in graduating leaders in the chiropractic profession. As a driving force for moving natural health care into mainstream medicine, we were the first to offer hospital experience to chiropractic medicine students, to push for national accreditation of chiropractic colleges, and to publish medically indexed, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Begin Your Journey
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Students Succeed at NUHS
In our DC program, students are not just learning how to treat a disease or a symptom; they’re looking for ways to restore health and to help the body heal itself.
Meet our students and learn why they chose the Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine program at National University of Health Sciences.
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Friday, March 13th
Chiropractic Medicine Program Concentrations
Our program offers three unique concentrations, allowing you to customize your education to match your specific career goals and the patient populations you’re passionate about serving. By choosing a concentration, you’ll gain in-depth, specialized knowledge that enhances your skills and expands your opportunities in the most popular and cutting-edge areas of chiropractic medicine.
Talk to a Student
Learn what it’s like to be a student at NUHS, directly from a current one. Schedule a short meeting to ask all of your burning questions.
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Nicole, DC Student, Trimester 6
Chiropractic Licensure
Licensure of chiropractic medicine has different rules and procedures depending which state, country or international region you wish to practice. To practice as a chiropractic physician in the U.S., students must pass the national board examinations conducted by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). They must also apply for licensure in the state in which they plan to practice. Students are responsible for familiarity with the state’s scope of practice, along with licensing and renewal requirements.
To practice in Canada, students must pass the national board examination conducted by the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB). Individuals interested in practicing in Canada should also inquire within their specific province or territory of interest for licensure requirements. Physicians wishing to practice in other international countries or regions may be required to pass the International Board of Chiropractic Examiners (IBCE) examination or other requirements specific to a location. Students are urged to visit the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) for more information.
The professional organizations representing chiropractic physicians include the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC).
