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Combined Degrees

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Completing Prerequisites/Recommended Courses at NCNM

NCNM offers students in good academic standing the opportunity to any two degrees concurrently starting their second year of study.

Additionally, ND students in good academic standing are eligible to apply for admission into the Qigong and Shiatsu Certificate programs.


Prepatory Degree Requirement

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. No specific major is advised though we require a strong preparation in the sciences, and encourage a broad background in the humanities and liberal arts. Prerequisite coursework is used to determine a student's preparation for the ND, MSOM, MAc or dual–track programs. Credit will only be given for prerequisite coursework earning a C or better. There is no advantage to holding a BS rather than a BA, as long as you have completed the program's prerequisites.

Required Coursework

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.

College Mathematics – Algebra, calculus, or math–based statistics

General Chemistry with lab (science major level)

Organic Chemistry (science–major level)Must include carbonyl compounds
Or
Organic Chemistry and biochemistry (science major level)Must include carbonyl compounds

General Biology with lab (science–major level)Must cover concepts in cellular biology

PhysicsMust cover concepts in mechanics.*
*May substitute an appropriate human kinesiology course (Evaluated on a case–by–case basis)

Social ScienceAt least one course must be in human psychology

HumanitiesAt least one course must be English composition

1 course

2 courses

2 courses
or
1 course each

2 courses

1 course

2 courses

2 courses

 

Strongly Recommended Coursework

  • Biochemistry or Cellular Biology
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Genetics
  • Botany
  • Systems Science
  • Mythology
  • Quantum Physics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Cellular Biology
  • Chinese Language
  • Statistics
  • Business and/or Marketing
 

Suggested Courses

  • Biomedical Ethics
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Public Speaking
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Admission Requirements & Information – All Programs

General Admission Requirements

Application Requirements

International Students

Acceptable Online Coursework