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 chemistry, biology, physiology, and psychology.
Required Courses
General Biology
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by a one-year biology course or by two semesters of courses such as anatomy, botany, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or zoology.
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by a one-year biology course or by two semesters of courses such as anatomy, botany, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, or zoology.
Physiology
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by a one-year physiology course or a oneyear anatomy and physiology course.
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be fulfilled either by a one-year physiology course or a oneyear anatomy and physiology course.
Chemistry
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be filled either by a one-year chemistry course or two semesters of any chemistry. General, organic and/or biochemistry courses would be accepted towards this requirement.
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
May be filled either by a one-year chemistry course or two semesters of any chemistry. General, organic and/or biochemistry courses would be accepted towards this requirement.
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.
Humanities Elective
Credit hours: 6
Units: 1.0
Requirements:
Acceptable courses may include: sociology, economics, organizational behaviour/management, English, history, women’s studies, 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 may include: sociology, economics, organizational behaviour/management, English, history, women’s studies, 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 should have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 on a four-point scale (equivalent to B+). A lower grade point average (minimum 2.7) may be acceptable, depending on the applicant’s academic history, interview, essay, references and career-related experience.
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
CCNM 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’s minimum requirements are:
- IELTS (academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5 or higher (on a 9 point scale)
- TOEFL iBT: minimum 86 out of 120 (CCNM TOEFL DI Code: 0245)
- CAEL: minimum overall band score of 60 or higher (on a 90 point scale)
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 should have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 (equivalent to B+).
A minimum 2.7 grade point average may be acceptable, depending on the applicant’s academic history, interview, essay, references and career-related experience. 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.
A minimum 2.7 grade point average may be acceptable, depending on the applicant’s academic history, interview, essay, references and career-related experience. 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.