Admission Requirements
Admissions - ND, MSOM , ND/MSOM Dual Degree
Prerequisites
Overall preparation
Prerequisites for the ND program
Strongly recommended courses (ND program)
Other suggested courses
Age of course
Prerequisites for the MSOM program
Strongly Recommended Courses (MSOM program)
Credit for Life Experience
Academic and Selection Factors
International Students
Criminal Disclosure
Acceptable Online Coursework
Admissions - ND, MSOM , ND/MSOM Dual Degree
The admissions requirements for the ND and MSOM professional programs are different from one another. Admissions cycles also vary for each program; please see details below.
All candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university, or the equivalent (as determined by NCNM) from an institution outside the United States.
Historically, many great physicians have had skills and creative abilities reaching far beyond the scope of science and medicine. Well-rounded people with backgrounds in the humanities, arts, and social sciences are often excellent candidates for medical professions. At NCNM, we value and encourage a broad range of life experiences, along with the development of multiple talents. There is no advantage to holding a BS rather than a BA, as long as you have completed the program's prerequisites.
Criteria for selecting applicants for admission to NCNM's programs include motivation, intellect, and character essential to becoming a physician or practitioner of natural medicine. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance, maturity, and demonstrated humanitarian qualities. Work and/or volunteer experience in health care, coupled with an awareness of the field of natural medicine, is strongly recommended. The following coursework is the minimum required preparation for the study of naturopathic or classical Chinese medicine. Applicants may apply with coursework still in progress; however, prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation.
Note: If in doubt about a specific prerequisite, contact the Office of Admissions before taking the course.
No specific major is advised. In addition to a strong preparation in the sciences, a broad background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged. Prerequisite coursework is used to determine a student's preparation for the ND or MSOM program. Credit will only be given for prerequisite coursework earning a C or better.
Prerequisites for the ND program
College Mathematics .............................. 1 course
Algebra, calculus, or math-based statistics
General Chemistry with lab
(science-major level) ................................. 2 courses
Organic Chemistry (science-major level) .. 2 courses
Must include carbonyl compounds
Or
Organic Chemistry and biochemistry
(science-major level)...................................1 course each
Must include carbonyl compounds
General Biology with lab
(science-major level) ................................ 2 courses
Must cover concepts in cellular biology
Physics .................................................... 1 course
Many institutions do not cover all required concepts in one course;
required concepts include mechanics, electricity, and magnetism.
Social Science .......................................... 2 courses
At least one course must be in human psychology.
Humanities ............................................... 2 courses
At least one course must be English composition.
• Biochemistry or Cellular Biology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Genetics
• Botany
• Statistics
• Business and/or Marketing
• Biomedical Ethics
• Philosophy of Science
• Public Speaking
• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Public Health
Prerequisite courses taken more than seven years prior to matriculation into the program are subject to review. Additional coursework may be required.
Prerequisites for the MSOM program
General Chemistry ..................................... 1 course
General Biology ......................................... 1 course
Physics ......................................................1 course
Social Science and Humanities ................... 2 courses
Selected from the disciplines of art, music, literature, philosophy and psychology
• Systems Science
• Mythology
• Quantum Physics
• Philosophy of Science
• Biochemistry
• Cellular Biology
• Chinese Language
Prerequisite courses not taken within seven years of matriculation into the program are subject to review. Additional coursework may be required.
NCNM has no provision for awarding credit for life experience.
Academic and Selection Factors
While no minimum GPA is specified, only a small percentage of admitted applicants have below 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Candidates for admission are evaluated holistically based on:
- Dedication to service, compassion, critical thinking skills, ability to communicate, and self-discipline
- Affinity for and prior experience with naturopathic or Chinese medicine
- Letters of recommendation
- Overall scholastic record
- Understanding and appreciation of health care issues
- Other achievements
Applicants are selected regardless of race, gender, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities, or any other protected class under local, state, or federal law.
International Students
International applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admissions Requirements section as well as the following:
Satisfy visa application requirements by showing adequate resources to cover the anticipated period of study and complete an international student financial statement, available upon request from the Office of Admissions.
If English is a second language, submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). National College of Naturopathic Medicine requires a score of 550 on the written exam or 213 on the computer exam.
Submit for evaluation transcripts that are from an institution other than an accredited U.S. or Canadian college as specified below. Transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an approved agency; see below for further information. Transcripts from Canadian Colleges do not require a third party evaluation; however, transcripts in French must have an official translation to English attached.
Only the following approved evaluation services may be used for conducting course-by-course evaluations required for international transcripts: (Costs of any required external evaluations are the responsibility of the applicant.)
International Education Research Foundation, Inc. - (310) 390-6276, www.ierf.org
Office of International Education Services - (202) 296-3359, www.aacrao.org
World Education Services, Inc. - (212) 966-6311, www.wes.org
Criminal Disclosure
NCNM requires applicants to provide any information on any criminal convictions other than a traffic violation. NCNM has this requirement for several reasons.
First, NCNM has a responsibility to ensure a safe environment for all members of our community and their property. Second, NCNM has an interest in evaluating the character, maturity, and responsibility of its applicants. Third, NCNM may academically advise students of difficulties that may arise in the course of the student’s efforts to obtain financial aid, clinical rotations, professional licensure, or other job placement. This is because financial aid, certain clinical rotations, and professional licensing boards are required by law and/or policy to exclude people who have certain convictions.
The existence of a conviction does not necessarily mean that a student will be denied admission to NCNM. Each case will be evaluated on its facts. Generally speaking, the rational relationship of the nature, severity, and recency of the crime to the interests and needs of NCNM will be assessed, and the responsibility and repentance of the person convicted will be carefully considered and weighed.
Acceptable Online Coursework
Distance Learning Courses approved for National College of Natural Medicine,
ND Program prerequisites
| School |
Course Name |
Course Number |
Enrollment Info |
Class Type |
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BC Open University |
Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
MATH 100 |
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Bellevue Community College |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSYCH 100 |
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Bellevue Community College |
General Developmental Psychology |
PSYCH 204 |
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Brigham Young University |
General Psychology |
PSYCH 111 |
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Brigham Young University |
Developmental Psychology: |
PSYCH 322 |
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Chemeketa Community College |
Psychology- |
PSY 201 |
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Chemeketa Community College |
Life Span Development |
PSY 237 |
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Chemeketa Community College |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSY 100 |
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Chemeketa Community College |
College Algebra |
MTH 111 |
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Eastern Michigan University |
General Psychology |
PSY 101-145266 |
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Eastern OR Univ |
College Algebra |
MTH 111 |
video / proctored exams |
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Eastern OR University |
General Psychology |
PSY 201 or 202 |
e-mail / proctored exams |
|
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Edmonds Community College |
General Psychology |
PSYCH 100 |
|
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Everett Community College |
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan |
PSYCH 203 |
|
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Everett Community College |
General Psychology |
PSYCH 100 |
|
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Indiana University |
Physics in the Modern World |
P101 |
|
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Linn-Benton Community College |
College Algebra |
MTH 111 |
Online Web Course |
|
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Louisiana State Univ |
Physical Science 1001 |
PHSC 1001 |
Independent Study / Proctored Exam |
|
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Louisiana State University |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSYC 2000 |
|
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Louisiana State University |
Development Psychology of the Life Span |
Psyc 2070 |
|
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Mercy College |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSYN 101 |
|
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Mercy College |
Developmental Psychology |
PSYN 233 |
|
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Mercy College |
College Algebra |
MATH 116 |
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Mercy College |
Precalculus |
MATH 201 |
|
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Michigan State University |
College Algebra |
MTH103 |
|
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North Seattle Community College |
Developmental Psychology |
PSY 206 |
|
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North Seattle Community College |
General Psychology |
PSY 110 |
|
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Ohio University |
General Psychology |
Psychology 101 |
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Ohio University |
Pre-Calculus |
115 |
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Oregon State University |
College Algebra |
MTH 111 |
IDL |
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Oregon State University |
Human Lifespan Development |
PSY 350 |
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Oregon State University |
Health Psychology |
PSY 498 |
IDL / Web |
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Penn State |
Psychology |
PSY 002 |
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Penn State |
The Science of Physics |
PHYS 001 |
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Penn State |
College Algebra II & Analytic Geometry |
MATH 022 |
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Penn State |
College Algebra I |
MATH 021 |
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Portland Community College |
College Algebra |
MTH 111 |
Proctored exams / MSWord |
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Portland Community College |
General Psychology |
PSY 202A |
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Portland State University |
Psychology as a Social Science |
PSY 204 |
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Portland State University |
Human Development |
PSY 311 |
Independent study |
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Rogers State University |
College Algebra |
MTH 1513 |
Proctored exams / e-mail / audio |
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San Bernardino Community Valley College |
Basic Physics |
Physics 101 |
online course |
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Seattle Central Community College |
General Psychology |
PSY 110 |
|
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Shoreline Community College |
Lifespan Development |
PSYCH 204 |
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Shoreline Community College |
General Psychology |
PSYCH 100 |
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South Seattle Community College |
College Algebra |
MATH 102 |
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South Seattle Community College |
General Psychology |
PSY 110 |
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South Seattle Community College |
Developmental Psychology |
PSY 206 |
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South Seattle Community College |
Psychology of Human Relations |
PSY 220 |
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Stockton College |
Intro to Psychology |
PSYC 1100-091 |
Telecourse |
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UC Berkeley |
General Psychology |
XB1 |
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University of Alaska |
College Algebra (Sitka) |
MATH S107 |
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