Program(s) Available: B.S.
Are you someone who likes to help people achieve a healthy lifestyle naturally, has interest in human anatomy and the sciences as well as has good attention to detail? A major in Biomedical Science with an emphasis in Chiropractic may be for you!
The biomedical science major emphasizing the chiropractic track is designed for students who want to enter the field.
With more chiropractic schools requiring a bachelor’s degree, Northwest offers a unique program that provides students with foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences for three years. During the fourth year, students attend a chiropractic school, gain hands-on experience, and return to Northwest to finish their bachelor’s degree. Northwest has articulation agreements with Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo.
Northwest faculty focus on teaching students human anatomy, the positioning and function of bones and muscles, and their relationships within the human body; human physiology, the interrelationship between organs and organ systems. And the fundamentals of physical and life sciences.
Department of Natural Sciences
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Career Ready
“One of my favorite classes was human anatomy. By working in labs and doing research, I really got hands-on experience with science, and that motivated me to go into the medical field.” — Matt Breen
What Can I Do With a Major in Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic?
The Mozingo Outdoor Recreation Area (MOERA) offers more than 320 acres of land dedicated to providing experiential learning opportunities for Northwest students.
Martindale Hall, the home of Northwest's School of Health Science and Wellness will have seven new lab spaces through the new renovation, including a Sport Science lab and Recreation and Abilities lab.
The Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center is available for students to gain experience managing facilities, developing programs and personal training.
Students gain between 480 and 560 hours of profession-based experience during supervised internships lasting 12 to 16 weeks. Internships are available at cardiac rehabilitation facilities, private and not-for-profit wellness and fitness centers, municipal health agencies, senior centers, long-term care facilities and athletic training centers.
