An All-New, Accelerated Pathway To Earning Your ND
The National University of Naturopathic Medicine is thrilled to announce that we’re now offering an accelerated, 3-year ND track.
Students interested in earning their Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degree now have yet another option in how they choose to achieve their goals.
This new pathway, revealed just this month by the university, now sits beside our three other pathways for earning your ND. Before adding this most-recent option, students were free to choose from 3.5 year (1st year online), 4-year (1st year online), 4-year, and 5-year curriculum pathways.
Students who are interested in applying for the accelerated 3-year ND pathway must meet the following prerequisite requirements:
- A science GPA of 3.5 or higher (general biology with lab, general chemistry with lab, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, etc.)
- Individualized academic counseling before acceptance into the track
- Evaluation of prior academic load and performance in upper-division science coursework by the program dean or provost
These requirements were designed to ensure that all applicants have met the necessary standards in science education prior to seeking admittance to NUNM while also ensuring that they can meet the rigorous demands of an accelerated ND program.
Most quarters throughout the three-year program feature high concentrations of credit hours focusing on challenging but enlightening material. Students considering this program should be equipped with resilient and curious attitudes, ready to meet the challenges of an already comprehensive program.
An Accelerated, Comprehensive Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Education
NUNM is offering a 3-year ND program with the same rich, rigorous experience of our other ND pathways. The accelerated pace of the program still meets every academic and clinical requirement associated with earning your Doctor of Naturopathic medicine degree.
In a 3-year period, students will cover 4,100 instructional hours, earning nearly 270 credits across science, medicine, therapeutics, ethics, and more, in their pursuit of gaining a whole-person understanding of Naturopathic Medicine.
In addition to the 4,100 instructional hours that our ND students undergo, all four ND pathways also include clinical training hours.
Students will spend over 1,200 supervised, hands-on clinical training hours designed to expose them to real-life clinical situations, learn patient interaction skills, and gain the confidence and competence needed to take their knowledge into the real world of Naturopathic Medicine.
At NUNM, You Have Options In Earning Your ND
Everyone learns at their own pace. Everyone’s lives have their own shape.
In order to best meet the diverse needs of ND students while offering the same rich educational experience, NUNM has created five distinct learning pathways for earning your ND.
No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll cover the same coursework and will be responsible for earning the same number of credits and hands-on clinical hours. These pathways are structured at different rates in order to best accommodate your lifestyle and the pace and environments in which you learn best.
Unsure about online vs. in-person learning? Read more about these different learning options.
Earn Your ND at the National University of Naturopathic Medicine
We’re the longest-standing accredited naturopathic medical university in North America.
The university’s roots date back to the early 1950s, when our founders from across Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia saw naturopathic programs dwindling in the Pacific Northwest. In its original incarnation, the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, was incorporated in 1956.
In the 70 years since its inception, NUNM has hosted some of the most respected faculty in naturopathic medicine, earning a reputation as a leader in education, research, and training.
Our ND program is among the most acclaimed in the field of Naturopathic Medicine, and our graduates continue to push this distinct system of healthcare forward.
With nearly 4,000 alumni across North America, we are proud to share that over 50 percent of the naturopathic physicians in the United States are NUNM graduates.
All NUNM attendees gain rich educational experience from our multidisciplinary faculty, graduating with skills that enable them to pursue a variety of career paths, including practicing naturopathic medicine in an existing clinic, opening your own clinic, research and academia, or work in the fields of wellness or nutraceuticals.
Learn more about NUNM’s history.
Choose the ND Pathway That’s Right for You at NUNM
There’s no right or wrong way to earn your ND at NUNM. We offer five distinct pathways in order to offer you a high-quality learning experience no matter which pathway you choose.
Every ND pathway is a whole-person approach to practicing naturopathic medicine, a distinct system of healthcare focused on restoring and optimizing wellness.
At NUNM, you’ll learn the art, science, philosophy, and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
If you’re passionate about the practice of Naturopathic Medicine and believe in making an impact on community health through curbing chronic disease and improving wellness, then we encourage you to learn more about our Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program.
Contact us today to begin your Naturopathic Medicine journey.