The Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program at the National University of Natural Medicine offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares you for a rewarding career as a naturopathic physician. The ND program includes nearly 4,400 hours of total instruction including 1,200 hours of hands-on clinical training.
Cultural humility, ethics, and evidence-based decision-making are emphasized throughout the curriculum, fostering a whole-person approach. Numerous courses incorporate lectures, laboratories, and small-group tutorials, providing students with the chance to immerse themselves in their medical studies and interact closely with faculty and fellow students. Elective credits can be chosen from various departments to enrich the educational experience, and dual degree options are available.
Year One
| Fall See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5110 | Structure and Function Lecture I | 144 | 12.00 |
| BAS 5110T | Structure and Function Tutorial I | 22 | 1.83 |
| BAS 5110L | Structure and Function Lab I | 8 | 0.33 |
| BAS 5111 | Clinical Anatomy I Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5111T | Clinical Anatomy I Tutorial | 12 | 1.00 |
| BAS 5111L | Clinical Anatomy I Lab | 36 | 1.50 |
| CLE 5110 | Clinical Education I Clinic & Lecture | 10 | 1.25 |
| CLE 5110T | Clinical Education I Tutorial | 22 | 1.83 |
| PHL 5110 | Naturopathic History and Philosophy I Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| PHL 5113 | Introduction to Medical Systems Lecture | 24 | 2.00 |
| Electives | Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| First-Year Fall Totals | 348 | 26.75 |
| Winter See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5120 | Structure and Function II Lecture | 96 | 8.00 |
| BAS 5120T | Structure and Function II Tutorial | 16.50 | 1.38 |
| BAS 5120L | Structure and Function II Lab | 8 | 0.33 |
| BAS 5121 | Clinical Anatomy II Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5121T | Clinical Anatomy II Tutorial | 12 | 1.00 |
| BAS 5121L | Clinical Anatomy II Lab | 36 | 1.50 |
| CLE 5121 | Clinical Education II Clinic & Lecture | 20 | 1.25 |
| CLE 5121T | Clinical Education II Tutorial | 22 | 1.83 |
| PHL 5120 | Naturopathic History and Philosophy II Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| THR 5120 | Therapeutic Modalities I Lecture | 72 | 6.00 |
| THR 5120T | Therapeutic Modalities I Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| THR 5120L | Therapeutic Modalities I Lab | 24 | 1.00 |
| Electives  | Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| First-Year Winter Totals | Clinic: 10; Tutorial: 74.50; Lab: 68; Lecture: 238; Total Hours: 390.5 | 29.29 |
| Spring See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5130 | Structure and Function III Lecture | 96 | 8.00 |
| BAS 5130T | Structure and Function III Tutorial | 6 | 0.50 |
| BAS 5131 | Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5131T | Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLE 5132 | Clinical Education III Clinic & Lecture | 18 | 1.08 |
| CLE 5132T | Clinical Education III Tutorial | 22 | 1.83 |
| PHL 5130 | Naturopathic Medicine Retreat Lab | 18 | 0.75 |
| HOM 5131 | Intro to Homeopathy Lecture | 24 | 2.00 |
| HOM 5131T | Intro to Homeopathy Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| THR 5131 | Therapeutic Modalities II Lecture | 48 | 4.00 |
| THR 5131T | Therapeutic Modalities II Tutorial | 16 | 1.33 |
| THR 5131L | Therapeutic Modalities II Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| Electives | Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| First-Year Spring Totals | Clinic: 10; Tutorial: 76; Lab: 30; Lecture: 224 Total Hours: 340 | 26.67 |
First-Year Totals – Clinic: 30 | Tutorial: 206.50 | Lab: 142 | Lecture: 700 | Total Hours: 1078.5 | Credits: 82.71
Year Two
| Fall See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 6210 | Musculoskeletal Lecture | 108 | 9.00 |
| CLS6210T | Musculoskeletal Tutorial | 72 | 6.00 |
| CLS6210L | Musculoskeletal Lab | 72 | 3.00 |
| CLS 6211 | Neurology Lecture | 66 | 5.50 |
| CLS6211T | Neurology Tutorial | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLS6211L | Neurology Lab | 6 | 0.25 |
| Second-Year Fall Totals | Tutorial: 90; Lab: 78; Lecture: 174; Total Hours: 342 | 25.25 |
| Winter See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 6220 | Cardiology and Pulmonology Lecture | 108 | 9.00 |
| CLS 6220T | Cardiology and Pulmonology Tutorial | 48 | 4.00 |
| CLS 6220L | Cardiology and Pulmonology Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| CLS 6221 | Hematology and Oncology Lecture | 78 | 6.50 |
| CLS 6221T | Hematology and Oncology Tutorial | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLS 6221L | Hematology and Oncology Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| CLE 6222 | Hydrotherapy Clinic Rotation | 48 | 2.00 |
| Second-Year Winter Totals | Clinic: 48; Tutorial: 66; Lab: 24; Lecture: 186 Total Hours: 324 | 24 |
| Spring See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 6230 | Gastroenterology and Proctology Lecture | 102 | 8.50 |
| CLS 6230T | Gastroenterology and Proctology Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLS 6230L | Gastroenterology and Proctology Lab | 6 | 0.25 |
| CLS 6231 | Urology and Nephrology Lecture | 66 | 5.50 |
| CLS 6231T | Urology and Nephrology Tutorial | 36 | 3.00 |
| CLS 6232 | Metabolism and Endocrinology Lecture | 84 | 7.00 |
| CLS 6232T | Metabolism and Endocrinology Tutorial | 36 | 3.00 |
| CLE 6212 | Introduction to Clinic Lecture | 3 | 0.25 |
| CLE 931 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination 1 | 0.00 | |
| Second-Year Spring Totals | Tutorial: 96; Lab: 6; Lecture: 255; Total Hours: 357 | 29.50 |
Second-Year Totals – Clinic: 48 | Tutorial: 252 | Lab: 108 | Lecture: 615 | Total Hours: 1023 | Credits: 78.75
Year Three
| Fall See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 7310 | Reproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Lecture | 132 | 11.00 |
| CLS 7310T | Reproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Tutorial | 36 | 3.00 |
| CLS 7310 L | Reproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| CLS 7311 | Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Lecture | 48 | 4.00 |
| CLS 7311T | Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLE 7300 | Secondary Clinic Rotation | 180 | 7.50 |
| CLE 7311 | Community Engagement and Service-Learning Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| Third-Year Fall Totals | Clinic: 60; Tutorial: 84; Lab: 12; Lecture: 180; Total Hours: 336 | 25.00 |
| Winter See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 7320 | Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Lecture | 60 | 5.00 |
| CLS 7320T | Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLS 7320L | Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Lab | 6 | 0.25 |
| CLS 7321 | Dermatology and Minor Surgery Lecture | 90 | 7.50 |
| CLS 7321 T | Dermatology and Minor Surgery Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLS 7321L | Dermatology and Minor Surgery Lab | 24 | 1.00 |
| BUS 8421 | Business Series | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLE 932 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination 2 | 0.00 | |
| Third-Year Winter Totals | Clinic: 60; Tutorial: 48; Lab: 30; Lecture: 174; Total Hours: 312 | 22.25 |
| Spring See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLS 7332 | Psychology and Mental Health Lecture | 48 | 4.00 |
| CLS 7332 T | Psychology and Mental Health Tutorial | 36 | 3.00 |
| CLS 7330 | Pediatrics and Geriatrics Lecture | 72 | 6.00 |
| CLS 7330T | Pediatrics and Geriatrics Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLS 7331 | Parenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Lecture | 42 | 3.50 |
| CLS 7331T | Parenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLS 7331L | Parenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| CLE 7300 | Secondary Clinic Rotation | 60 | 2.50 |
| Third-Year Spring Totals | Clinic: 60; Tutorial: 84; Lab: 12; Lecture: 162; Total Hours: 318 | 23.50 |
Third-Year Totals – Clinic: 180 | Tutorial: 216 | Lab: 54 | Lecture: 516 | Total Hours: 966 | Credits: 70.75
Year Four
| Summer See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLE 8400 | Primary Clinic Rotations | 180 | 2.50 each |
| BUS 8400 | Jurisprudence | 12 | 1.00 |
| CLE 8400T | Case Integration Mentorship Tutorial I | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLE 8401 | ND Preceptorship | 120 | 5.00 |
| Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| Fourth-Year Summer Totals | Clinic: 300; Tutorial: 18; Lecture: 48; Total Hours: 366 | 18.00 |
| Fall See class description | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLE 8400 | Primary Clinic Rotations – 13 required rotations | 180 | 2.50 credits each |
| CLE 8411 | Grand Rounds | 18 | 1.50 |
| BUS 7321 | Business Series | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLE 8410T | Case Integration Mentorship Tutorial II | 18 | 1.50 |
| Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| Fourth-Year Fall Totals | Clinic: 180; Tutorial: 18; Lecture: 54; Total Hours: 252 | 15.50 |
| Winter See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLE 8400 | Primary Clinic Rotations- 13 required rotations | 180 | 2.50 credits each |
| CLE 8421 | Grand Rounds | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLE 8420T | Case Integration Mentorship Tutorial III | 18 | 1.50 |
| BUS 8430 | Business Series | 18 | 1.50 |
| Electives | Lecture | 48 | 4.00 |
| CLE 933 | Objective Structured Clinical Examination 3 | 0.00 | |
| Fourth-Year Winter Totals | Clinic: 180; Tutorial: 18; Lecture: 90; Total Hours: 288 | 16.50 |
| Spring See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| CLE 8400 | Primary Clinic Rotations-13 required rotations | 240 | 2.50 credits each |
| CLE 8431 | Grand Rounds | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLE 8430T | Case Integration Mentorship Tutorial IV | 18 | 1.50 |
| CLE 8432 | ND Preceptorship | 96 | 4.00 |
| Electives | Lecture | 3.00 | |
| Fourth-Year Spring Totals | Clinic: 336; Tutorial: 18; Lecture: 72; Total Hours: 426 | 21.50 |
Fourth-Year Totals – Clinic: 996 | Tutorial: 72 | Lecture: 264 | Total Hours: 1332 | Credits: 69.50
Program Totals – Clinic: 1254 | Tutorial: 746.50 | Lab: 304 | Lecture: 2095 | Total Hours: 4399.50 | Credits: 301.71
Year One Online Curriculum
Our online naturopathic program offers a flexible first-year curriculum, completed in three terms with a summer intensive. You can choose up to three elective options (*taken in any term), delivered through a hybrid model with a mix of independent and group work, along with scheduled synchronous sessions. Lab activities are planned for the second year during in-person intensive practicums, making for a rigorous program, with limited time for part-time work during the initial term.
| Fall See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5110 | Structure and Function I Lecture | 144 | 12.00 |
| BAS 5110T | Structure and Function I Tutorial | 22 | 1.83 |
| BAS 5110L | Structure and Function I Lab | 8 | 0.33 |
| BAS 5111 | Clinical Anatomy I Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5111T | Clinical Anatomy I Tutorial | 12 | 1.00 |
| BAS 5111L | Clinical Anatomy I Lab | 18 | 0.75 |
| CLEO 5110 | Clinical Education I Clinic & Lecture | 20 | 1.25 |
| PHL 5110 | Naturopathic History and Philosophy I Lecture | 12 | 1.00 |
| PHL 5113 | Introduction to Medical Systems Lecture | 24 | 2.00 |
| *Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| First-Year Fall Totals | Clinic: 5; Tutorial: 50 ; Lab: 26; Lecture: 226 Total Hours: 348 | 24.29 |
| Winter See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5120 | Structure and Function II Lecture | 96 | 8.00 |
| BAS 5120T | Structure and Function II Tutorial | 16.50 | 1.38 |
| BAS 5120L | Structure and Function II Lab | 8 | 0.33 |
| BAS 5121 | Clinical Anatomy II Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5121T | Clinical Anatomy II Tutorial | 12 | 1.00 |
| BAS 5121L | Clinical Anatomy II Lab | 18 | 0.75 |
| CLEO 5121 | Clinical Education II Clinic, Tutorial & Lecture | 33 | 2.54 |
| PHL 5120 | Naturopathic History and Philosophy II | 12 | 1.00 |
| THR 5120 | Therapeutic Modalities I Lecture | 72 | 6.00 |
| THR 5120T | Therapeutic Modalities I Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| *Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| First-Year Winter Totals | Clinic: 5; Tutorial: 70.50; Lab: 26; Lecture: 226; Total Hours: 327.5 | 26 |
| Spring See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| BAS 5130 | Structure and Function III Lecture | 96 | 8.00 |
| BAS 5130T | Structure and Function III Tutorial | 6 | 0.50 |
| THR 5131 | Therapeutic Modalities II Lecture | 48 | 4.00 |
| THR 5131T | Therapeutic Modalities II Tutorial | 16 | 1.33 |
| HOM 5131 | Intro to Homeopathy Lecture | 24 | 2.00 |
| HOM 5131T | Intro to Homeopathy Tutorial | 8 | 0.67 |
| BAS 5131 | Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| BAS 5131T | Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Tutorial | 24 | 2.00 |
| CLEO 5132 | Clinical Education III Clinic & Lecture | 18 | 1.08 |
| *Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| First-Year Spring Totals | Clinic: 5; Tutorial: 70; Lab: 0; Lecture: 212 Total Hours: 287 | 23.71 |
| Summer Intensives See class descriptions | |||
| Course Catalog | Course | Hours | Credits |
| THRO 5120L | Intro to Therapeutic Modalities I Lab | 24 | 2.00 |
| THRO 5131L | Intro to Therapeutic Modalities II Lab | 12 | 0.50 |
| BASO 5131L | Clinical Anatomy Surface Palpitation I | 18 | 0.75 |
| BASO 5132L | Clinical Anatomy Lab Surface Palpitation II | 18 | 0.75 |
| CLEO 5143 | Clinical Education Clinic | 15 | 0.63 |
| CLEO 5121T | Clinic Education Tutorial | 16 | 1.33 |
| PHL 5130 | Naturopathic Medicine Retreat Lab | 18 | 0.75 |
| *Electives | Lecture | 36 | 3.00 |
| First-Year Summer Totals | Clinic: 15; Tutorial: 16; Lab: 90; Lecture: 36; Total Hours: 142 | 8.71 |
Total-First-Year-Hours- Clinic: 15 | Tutorial: 206.50 | Lab: 142 | Lecture: 700 | Total: 1070.50 | Credits: 82.71
