The Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences (BSiHS) program at the National University of Natural Medicine offers a dynamic curriculum comprising three core threads: Integrative Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Within the BSiHS curriculum, you will develop a deep understanding of integrative health grounded in scientific principles. Your courses will also help you to acquire a foundation in the basic medical sciences while establishing the ethical framework and self-reflection necessary for the healthcare profession, including skills in communication and teamwork. You will gain proficiency in research methods and scientific inquiry, honing information literacy skills for academic, personal, and professional purposes. Additionally, students can further explore specific areas of interest through elective courses and cross-listed classes from NUNM’s graduate degree programs.
Year One
| Fall See Course Descriptions | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| IM 311 | Introduction to Integrative Medicine | 3.00 |
| IM 321 | Critical Thinking for Pre-Health Professionals | 3.00 |
| NS 311 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture | 4.00 |
| NS 312 | Anatomy and Physiology Lab | 1.00 |
| SS 311 | Self-Care and Self-Management | 3.00 |
| First-Year Fall Total Credits | 14.00 |
| Winter See Course Description | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| IM 422 | Introduction to Botanical Medicine | 4.00 |
| NS 324 | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 3.00 |
| SS 321 | Culture, Identity and Emotion | 3.00 |
| SS 331 | Advanced Writing and Self-Reflective Skills | 3.00 |
| First-Year Winter Total Credits | 13.00 |
| Spring See Course Description | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| IM 331 | Exercise Science | 3.00 |
| NS 322 | Immunology | 4.00 |
| NS 334 | Organic Chemistry II with Lab | 3.00 |
| SS 332 | Intercultural Communication Skills | 3.00 |
| SS 312 | Introduction to Medical Anthropology | 3.00 |
| First-Year Spring Total Credits | 16.00 |
First-Year Total Credits: 43
Year Two
| Summer See Course Description | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| NS 401 | Biochemistry for Life Sciences | 4.00 |
| Electives* | 2.00 | |
| Second-Year Summer Total Credits | 6.00 |
| Fall See Course Description | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| IM 411 | Health Psychology and Mind-Body Medicine | 3.00 |
| NS 411 | Biostatistics for Pre-Health Majors | 3.00 |
| NS 412 | Scientific and Professional Communication | 3.00 |
| NS 413 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3.00 |
| Second-Year Fall Total Credits | 12.00 |
| Winter See Course Description | Credits | |
| Course Catalog | Course | 4.00 |
| NS 321 | Genetics | 3.00 |
| NS 421 | Evidence-Based Practice for Pre-Health Professionals | 3.00 |
| SS 421 | Ethics and Philosophical Dilemmas | 2.00 |
| SS 422 | Careers: From Undergraduate Degree to Employment | |
| Elective* | 3.00 | |
| Second-Year Winter Total Credits | 16.00 |
| Spring See Course Description | ||
| Course Catalog | Course | Credits |
| NU 431 | Whole Food: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition | 4.00 |
| NS 432 | Physics with Lab | 5.00 |
| SS 499 | Undergraduate Capstone | 3.00 |
| Elective* | 3.00 | |
| Second-Year Spring Total Credits | 14.00 |
Second-Year Total Credits: 48
Total Core Credits: 83
Total Elective Credits: 8 (8 required, students may take up to 18)
Total Required Credits: 91