Western States Chiropractic College
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University of Western States (formerly known as Western States Chiropractic College) is a chiropractic
college
in Northeast Portland, Oregon
. The private school has about 475 students.
to receive a federally funded research grant through the United States Health Resources and Services Administration
. Western States added a new $4 million lecture hall in 2001, and a $3.6 million anatomy laboratory in 2011.
in Human Biology, taken concurrently, as well as a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and postgraduate education programs.
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine...
college
College
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in Northeast Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
. The private school has about 475 students.
History
The school was established in 1932, and in 1967 the name became Western States Chiropractic College. In 1973, Western States relocated to Northeast Portland to its current 22 acres (8.9 ha) campus. The college's moniker changed again to the University of Western States in 2010. University of Western States was the first chiropractic collegeChiropractic education
Chiropractic education trains future chiropractic practitioners. The entry criteria, structure, teaching methodology and nature of chiropractic programs offered at chiropractic schools vary considerably around the world...
to receive a federally funded research grant through the United States Health Resources and Services Administration
Health Resources and Services Administration
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. Western States added a new $4 million lecture hall in 2001, and a $3.6 million anatomy laboratory in 2011.
Academic programs
University of Western States offers a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The school also offers an optional Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Human Biology, taken concurrently, as well as a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, and postgraduate education programs.