Prerequisite Courses
To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Naturopathy degree program, applicants must have completed a three or four year bachelor’s degree in any discipline at an accredited institution. The following courses need to be completed prior to admission; CCNM offers online prerequisite courses in general chemistry, general biology, human life sciences, and psychology.
Required Courses
General Biology
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one semester of biology, anatomy, botany, cell biology, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, or zoology.
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one semester of biology, anatomy, botany, cell biology, endocrinology, genetics, immunology, or zoology.
Human Life Sciences
Credit hours: 6 (min.)
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one-year or two semesters of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, microbiology, physiology, immunology, pathophysiology and/or pharmacology.
Credit hours: 6 (min.)
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one-year or two semesters of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, microbiology, physiology, immunology, pathophysiology and/or pharmacology.
General Chemistry
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one semester of any chemistry. General, organic and/or biochemistry courses would be accepted.
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled by one semester of any chemistry. General, organic and/or biochemistry courses would be accepted.
Psychology
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by one semester of introductory psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology, or other similar courses.
Credit hours: 3
Units: 0.5
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by one semester of introductory psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology, or other similar courses.
Social Sciences or Humanities
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
Acceptable courses include, but are not limited to: sociology, economics, organizational behavior/management, English, history, etc. This elective must include an essay-writing component. Foreign language courses are not accepted towards the humanities prerequisite.
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
Acceptable courses include, but are not limited to: sociology, economics, organizational behavior/management, English, history, etc. This elective must include an essay-writing component. Foreign language courses are not accepted towards the humanities prerequisite.
Credit will only be given for the completion of prerequisites when a grade of C-minus (60 per cent) or better is earned.
For September admission, courses must be completed by August 31 of the year of application. For January admission, courses must be completed by December 31.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a four-point scale. Historically, the average cumulative GPA of accepted students has been 3.2 on a four-point scale, encompassing a range of 2.7 to 4.0.
Additional Recommended Courses
We also recommend that applicants complete courses in some or all of the following areas to prepare for the ND program curriculum:
- Anatomy
- Genetics
- Sociology
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Statistics
- English composition
- Organic chemistry
- Environmental science
- Physics
For further information on prerequisite sciences, please contact the Admissions and Student Services Department at 1 (866) 241-2266 ext. 245 or info@ccnm.edu.
Proficiency in the English Language
Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ curriculum is delivered in English; applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language fluency. If your postsecondary studies were completed in a language other than English, proof of English proficiency must be submitted. CCNM minimum requirements are:
- TOEFL iBT: minimum 86 out of 120 (Â鶹¹û¶³ÊÓƵ TOEFL DI Code: 0245)
- IELTS (academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5 or higher (on a 9 point scale)
- level PW (University Pathway) 3.3 (must achieve minimum cumulative grade point average or minimum letter grade equivalent to 75%)
Learn more about the requirements for students from outside of Canada.
Mature Student Policy/Experienced Students
A limited number of exceptions are made for experienced students who have completed three years towards a University bachelor’s degree (90 credit hours, 15 full courses).
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a four-point scale. Historically, the average cumulative GPA of accepted students has been 3.2 on a four-point scale, encompassing a range of 2.7 to 4.0. Applicants must have the minimum prerequisites as outlined in the admission requirements and a minimum of four years of work and life experience outside of university. Please note that possessing the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a four-point scale. Historically, the average cumulative GPA of accepted students has been 3.2 on a four-point scale, encompassing a range of 2.7 to 4.0. Applicants must have the minimum prerequisites as outlined in the admission requirements and a minimum of four years of work and life experience outside of university. Please note that possessing the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.