Northwestern Health Sciences University

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is a private, nonprofit health sciences university located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Founded in 1941 as Northwestern College of Chiropractic, it has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution focused on integrative health care education, research, and patient care. The university offers degree and certificate programs in chiropractic, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, massage therapy, medical assisting, radiologic technology, and other health sciences fields. NWHSU emphasizes evidence-informed practice, hands-on clinical training, and interprofessional education. Its Bloomington campus houses academic facilities, a library, learning laboratories, and a public clinic where students provide supervised patient care under faculty guidance. The university serves a relatively small, specialized student body and maintains a strong reputation within the chiropractic and complementary health professions. As a specialized health sciences institution, NWHSU prepares students for licensure and practice in their respective fields, supporting career pathways in clinical care, research, education, and health care administration.