Northwestern Health Sciences University, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, was founded as a chiropractic school in 1941 with 3 students and has grown to offer 12 academic programs with a student body of more than 1,000 students. Northwestern prepares the next generation of healthcare professionals to not only deliver but also advance healthcare.Northwestern Health Sciences University, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, was founded as a chiropractic school in 1941 with 3 students and has grown to offer 12 academic programs with a student body of more than 1,000 students. Northwestern prepares the next generation of healthcare professionals to not only deliver but also advance healthcare.