​Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum
Learn more about our innovative curriculum through the course schedule.
Total Program Credits: 248
Phase One
This is a 4-term Phase I schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase I
Phase I: Term One (23.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AN5101 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy | 5.0 |
| AN5102 | Spine and Extremities Anatomy Lab | 3.5 |
| AN5107 | Histology and Embryology I | 2.5 |
| BC5104 | Human Biochemistry | 5.0 |
| BU5116 | Professionalism, Ethics & Law | 1.0 |
| FH5108Â | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 1.0 |
| MM5121 | Technique 1: Palpation and Landmarks | 1.0 |
| PH5013 | Cellular Physiology & Hematology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Two (26.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AN5201 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 3.0 |
| AN5202 | Head and Neck Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5203 | Neuroanatomy | 5.5 |
| EM5213 | Examination & Management Thoracic Spine & Chest | 3.0 |
| MI5215 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 2.0 |
| MM5221 | Technique II: Principals & Practice of Chiropractic | 2.0 |
| NN5222 | Technique III: Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs | 1.5 |
| PA5204 | Fundamentals of Pathology | 3.0 |
| PH5208 | Neurophysiology | 3.5 |
| RA5205 | Radiation Physics & Technology | 1.0 |
Phase I: Term Three (25.5 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AN5304 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy | 2.0 |
| AN5305 | Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy Lab | 2.0 |
| AN5307 | Histology and Embryology II | 2.5 |
| BC5308 | Nutritional Biochemistry I | 2.0 |
| EM5309 | Examination & Management of the Abdomen, Pelvis & Lumbar Spine | 3.0 |
| MI5303 | Medical Microbiology I | 4.5 |
| MM5322 | Technique IV: Manipulation of the Lumbo-sacral Spine, T/L Junction & Pelvis | 1.5 |
| PA5302 | Systems Pathology I | 4.0 |
| PH5306 | Nueroendocrinology, GI and Reproductive Physiology | 4.0 |
Phase I: Term Four (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BC5409 | Nutritional Biochemistry II | 1.0 |
| DH5411 | Public Health | 2.0 |
| EM5417 | Examination & Management of the Head, Neck & Cervical Spine | 3.0 |
| EP5410 | Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature | 1.0 |
| MI5403 | Medical Microbiology II | 5.0 |
| MM5422 | Technique V: Manipulation of the Cervical Spine, C/T Junction & First Rib | 1.5 |
| PA5402 | Systems Pathology II | 6.0 |
| PH5405 | Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology | 5.0 |
| RA5416 | Normal Radiographic Anatomy & Variants | 1.5 |
Phase Two
This is a 4-term Phase II schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.
Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4, 5 and 6 term tracks for Phase II
Phase II: Term One (28.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EM6113 | Chiropractic Practice: Musculoskeletal I | 2.0 |
| EM6116 | Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis | 4.5 |
| EM6118 | Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing | 0.5 |
| EM6119 | Psychopathology & Health Psychology | 3.0 |
| EM6121 | Examination & Management of the Upper & Lower Extremities | 4.0 |
| ME6117 | Laboratory Diagnosis | 3.0 |
| MM6114 | Myofascial Treatments | 1.0 |
| MM6122 | Technique VI: Advanced Adjustments | 1.5 |
| NN6107 | Pharmacology I | 3.0 |
| NN6108 | Botanical Medicine I | 3.0 |
| RA6115 | Radiology: Arthritides & Trauma | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Two (27.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BU6221 | Patient Communication and Marketing | 2.0 |
| EM6211 | Chiropractic Clinical Encounters | 1.5 |
| EM6216 | Chiropractic Practice: Musculoskeletal II | 2.0 |
| EM6214 | Differential Diagnosis & Management I: Abdominal & Pelvic Disorders | 4.0 |
| EM6215 | Differential Diagnosis & Management II: Cardio-Pulmonary Disorders | 3.0 |
| EM6218 | Differential Diagnosis & Management III: Neurology | 3.0 |
| EM6222 | Differential Diagnosis & Management IV: EENT | 3.0 |
| FR6216 | Sports and Musculoskeletal Functional Rehabilitation I | 3.0 |
| NN6206 | Pharmacology II | 3.0 |
| RA6217 | Radiology: Tumors & Dysplasias | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Three (26.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BU6309 | Starting a Practice | 2.0 |
| BU6314 | Billing, Coding and Documentation | 2.0 |
| EC6311 | Emergency Management: Chiropractic Practice | 1.5 |
| EC6313 | Advanced Diagnosis & Clinical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| EM6324 | Clinical Approach to Special Populations | 3.0 |
| EP6316 | Research –Evidence Based Clinical Applications | 1.0 |
| FR6318 | Physiotherapies & Advanced Modalities | 2.0 |
| FR6319 | Sports and Musculoskeletal Functional Rehabilitation II | 3.0 |
| MM6321 | Technique VII: Manipulation Systems | 1.0 |
| NN5114 | Homeopathy I: First Aid | 1.0 |
| NN6322 | Evidence Based Nutritional Therapies | 4.0 |
| RA6323 | Radiology: Chest & Abdomen | 2.5 |
Phase II: Term Four (28.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BU6411 | Managing a Practice | 2.0 |
| EM6406 | Dermatology | 1.5 |
| EM6411 | Clinical Skills Seminar | 1.0 |
| EP6413 | Literature Research and Review (Evidence Based Practice: Journal Club) | 0.5 |
| FR6412 | Sports Medicine | 2.0 |
| FR6421 | Rehabilitation of the Athlete | 1.5 |
| IC7010 | Clinic Internship I | 10.0 |
| MM6422 | Technique VIII: Manipulation Clinical Application | 0.5 |
| RA6423 | Radiological Clinical Thinking | 1.0 |
| RA6424 | Advanced Radiology & Positioning | 2.0 |
| RA6425 | Radiology: Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Imaging | 1.0 |
| Concentration Elective* | 2.0 |
Phase Three
Hospital Rotations and Clerkships
NUHS also offers competitive opportunities for select DC students to participate in exciting hospital internship experiences. To apply for one of our hospital rotations, students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and apply through the Dean of Clinics. Hospital rotations and clerkships may last from one to six months, depending on the program and the supervising physician’s schedule. Current hospital rotations and clerkships for DC students, which are subject to change, include:
- Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Florida
- Illiana Veteran’s Administration Health Care System in Danville, Illinois
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, Illinois
This is a 2-term Phase III schedule.
Phase III: Term One (20.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC7100 | Clinic Internship II | 18.0 |
| Concentration Elective* | 2.0 |
Phase III: Term Two (18.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IC7200 | Clinic Internship III | 16.0 |
| Concentration Elective* | 2.0 |