Curriculum – Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine

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 5110Structure and Function Lecture I14412.00
BAS 5110TStructure and Function Tutorial I221.83
BAS 5110LStructure and Function Lab I80.33
BAS 5111Clinical Anatomy I Lecture363.00
BAS 5111TClinical Anatomy I Tutorial121.00
BAS 5111LClinical Anatomy I Lab 361.50
CLE 5110Clinical Education I Clinic & Lecture 101.25
CLE 5110T Clinical Education I Tutorial 221.83
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 34826.75 

Winter See class descriptions 
Course Catalog  Course  Hours Credits 
BAS 5120Structure and Function II Lecture968.00
BAS 5120TStructure and Function II Tutorial  16.501.38
BAS 5120LStructure and Function II Lab 80.33
BAS 5121Clinical Anatomy II Lecture363.00
BAS 5121TClinical Anatomy II Tutorial121.00
BAS 5121LClinical Anatomy II Lab 361.50
CLE 5121Clinical Education II Clinic & Lecture201.25
CLE 5121T Clinical Education II Tutorial 221.83
PHL 5120 Naturopathic History and Philosophy II Lecture 12 1.00 
THR 5120Therapeutic Modalities I Lecture726.00
THR 5120TTherapeutic Modalities I Tutorial242.00
THR 5120L Therapeutic Modalities I Lab 241.00
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 5130Structure and Function III Lecture 968.00
BAS 5130TStructure and Function III Tutorial 60.50
BAS 5131Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Lecture363.00
BAS 5131TMicrobiology, Public Health and Immunology Tutorial 242.00
CLE 5132Clinical Education III Clinic & Lecture181.08
CLE 5132T Clinical Education III Tutorial 221.83
PHL 5130 Naturopathic Medicine Retreat Lab 18 0.75 
HOM 5131Intro to Homeopathy Lecture  242.00
HOM 5131TIntro to Homeopathy Tutorial 242.00
THR 5131Therapeutic Modalities II Lecture484.00
THR 5131TTherapeutic Modalities II Tutorial 161.33
THR 5131L Therapeutic Modalities II Lab 120.50
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 6210Musculoskeletal Lecture 1089.00
CLS6210TMusculoskeletal Tutorial726.00
CLS6210LMusculoskeletal Lab 723.00
CLS 6211Neurology Lecture 665.50
CLS6211TNeurology Tutorial181.50
CLS6211LNeurology Lab 60.25
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 6220Cardiology and Pulmonology Lecture1089.00
CLS 6220TCardiology and Pulmonology Tutorial484.00
CLS 6220LCardiology and Pulmonology Lab 120.50
CLS 6221Hematology and Oncology Lecture786.50
CLS 6221THematology and Oncology Tutorial181.50
CLS 6221LHematology and Oncology Lab 120.50
CLE 6222 Hydrotherapy Clinic Rotation482.00
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 6230Gastroenterology and Proctology Lecture1028.50
CLS 6230TGastroenterology and Proctology Tutorial242.00
CLS 6230LGastroenterology and Proctology Lab 60.25
CLS 6231Urology and Nephrology Lecture665.50
CLS 6231TUrology and Nephrology Tutorial 363.00
CLS 6232Metabolism and Endocrinology Lecture847.00
CLS 6232TMetabolism and Endocrinology Tutorial 363.00
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 7310Reproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Lecture13211.00
CLS 7310TReproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Tutorial363.00
CLS 7310 LReproductive Systems (Andrology, Gynecology and Natural Childbirth) Lab 120.50
CLS 7311Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology Lecture 484.00
CLS 7311TRheumatology and Clinical Immunology Tutorial 242.00
CLE 7300 Secondary Clinic Rotation 180 7.50 
CLE 7311 Community Engagement and Service-Learning Tutorial24 2.00 
Third-Year Fall Totals Clinic: 60; Tutorial: 84; Lab: 12; Lecture: 180;  
Total Hours: 336 		25.00 

Winter See class description 
Course CatalogCourse  Hours Credits 
CLS 7320Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Lecture605.00
CLS 7320TEyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Tutorial242.00
CLS 7320LEyes, Ears, Nose and Throat (EENT) Lab 60.25
CLS 7321Dermatology and Minor Surgery Lecture907.50
CLS 7321 TDermatology and Minor Surgery Tutorial 242.00
CLS 7321LDermatology and Minor Surgery Lab 241.00
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 7332Psychology and Mental Health Lecture484.00
CLS 7332 TPsychology and Mental Health Tutorial363.00
CLS 7330Pediatrics and Geriatrics Lecture726.00
CLS 7330TPediatrics and Geriatrics Tutorial 242.00
CLS 7331Parenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Lecture 423.50
CLS 7331TParenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Tutorial242.00
CLS 7331LParenteral Therapy and Environmental Medicine Lab 120.50
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 CatalogCourse  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 Preceptorship120 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 
ElectivesLecture 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 5110Structure and Function I Lecture14412.00
BAS 5110TStructure and Function I Tutorial 221.83
BAS 5110L Structure and Function I Lab 80.33
BAS 5111Clinical Anatomy I Lecture 363.00
BAS 5111TClinical Anatomy I Tutorial121.00
BAS 5111LClinical Anatomy I Lab 180.75
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 5120Structure and Function II Lecture968.00
BAS 5120TStructure and Function II Tutorial16.501.38
BAS 5120LStructure and Function II Lab 80.33
BAS 5121Clinical Anatomy II Lecture 363.00
BAS 5121TClinical Anatomy II Tutorial121.00
BAS 5121LClinical Anatomy II Lab 180.75
CLEO 5121 Clinical Education II Clinic, Tutorial & Lecture 33 2.54 
PHL 5120 Naturopathic History and Philosophy II  12 1.00 
THR 5120Therapeutic Modalities I Lecture 726.00
THR 5120T Therapeutic Modalities I Tutorial 242.00
*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 5130Structure and Function III Lecture 968.00
BAS 5130T Structure and Function III Tutorial 60.50
THR 5131Therapeutic Modalities II Lecture 484.00
THR 5131T Therapeutic Modalities II Tutorial 161.33
HOM 5131Intro to Homeopathy Lecture 242.00
HOM 5131T Intro to Homeopathy Tutorial 80.67
BAS 5131Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Lecture 363.00
BAS 5131T Microbiology, Public Health and Immunology Tutorial 242.00
CLEO 5132Clinical 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