Pre-Naturopathic Medicine

Chairperson (Biological Sciences):

VALERIE COLLINS, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine is located in the North York region of Toronto Ontario and offers a four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. Graduates receive a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma. Applicants must have completed a minimum of three years (90 credits) toward a baccalaureate degree. A cumulative grade point average of 75% is recommended to be competitive. Candidates are evaluated on their academic history a well as their motivation for becoming a naturopathic doctor, leadership skills, problem solving and critical-thinking skills, and specific personal qualities and characteristics.

Required Courses:

Recommended Elective Credits:

Second Year

• Biol 159/169
• Biol 234
• Biol 210/222
• Chem 222

Third Year

• Biol 354/355
• Biol 300

Note: It is recommended that applicants complete courses in some or all of the following areas to prepare for the college curriculum: anatomy, environmental science, genetics, human physiology, microbiology, physics, sociology, statistics, humanities and English composition.

Students completing a Bachelor of Science degree at UCC in preparation for application to the College of Naturopathic Medicine will have the following course requirements.

Course Requirements

Pre-Naturopathic Medicine students are advised to consult the college website at www.ccnm.edu and/or the Chairperson for further information.