Northwestern operates on the quarter system. The fall, winter and spring quarters are 10 weeks long and the summer quarter is 8 weeks long. Students usually complete the degree in one year, but have the option to complete the program part-time within five years.
Calendar 2021-2022
Course Schedule
Fall Quarter 2020
| Time | Course | Credit Load |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | U.S. Healthcare System | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | How Interaction Works | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Winter Quarter 2021
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Human Computer Interaction | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Engaging Patients in Healthcare | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Spring Quarter 2021
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Changing Health Behavior | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Difficult Conversations in Health | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | International Student Course* | 0.75 credits* |
Fall/Winter/Spring per-quarter total for domestic students = 2.25. Total for international students = 3.00*.
Summer Quarter 2021
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Elective Course 1 | 1 credit |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Proseminar | 0.25 credits |
| 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Elective Course 2 | 1 credit |
| Scheduled in week | Experiential Learning Course | 1 credit |
Summer quarter total for domestic and international students = 3.25.
*International students are those studying on a visa. US citizens or permanent residents are not considered international students. International students must maintain a 3 credit, full-time course load in order to maintain visa status.
**Course schedule subject to change.