Trimester-by-Trimester

​Trimester-by-Trimester Curriculum

Learn more about our innovative curriculum by viewing the  course schedule .

Total Program Credits: 251

This is a 4-term Phase I schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.

Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4-term, 5-term, and 6-term tracks

Phase I: Term One (25.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
AN5101N
Spine and Extremities Anatomy 5.0
AN5102N
Spine and Extremities Anatomy Lab 3.5
AN5107N
Histology and Embryology I 2.5
BC5104N
Human Biochemistry 5.0
FH5108N 
Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1.0
NN5114N
Homeopathy I: First Aid 1.0
MM5121N
Technique I: Palpation & Landmarks 1.0
NT5110N
Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine I 2.0
PH5013N
Cellular Physiology & Hematology 4.0

Phase I: Term Two (28.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
AN5201N
Head and Neck Anatomy 3.0
AN5202N
Head and Neck Anatomy Lab 2.0
AN5203N
Neuroanatomy 5.5
BU5116N
Professionalism, Ethics & Laws 1.0
MI5215N
Fundamentals of Microbiology 2.0
MM5222N
Technique III: Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine 1.5
NP5216N
Integrated Therapeutics I 1.0
NT5210N
Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine II 1.0
NT5211N
Basic Science Applications: Determinants of Health 1.5
NT5214N
Examination & Management of the Thoracic Spine & Chest 3.0
PA5204N
Fundamentals of Pathology 3.0
PH5208N
Neurophysiology 3.5

Phase I: Term Three (30.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
AN5304N
Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy 2.0
AN5305N
Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvic Anatomy Lab 2.0
AN5307N
Histology and Embryology II 2.5
BC5308N
Nutritional Biochemistry I 2.0
EM5309N
Evaluation & Management of the Abdomen, Pelvis and Lumbar Spine 3.0
MI5303N
Medical Microbiology I 4.5
MM5322N
Technique IV: Manipulation of the Lumbo-sacral Spine, T/L Junction & Pelvis 1.5
NN5313N
Homeopathy II 2.0
NP5312N
Introduction to Naturopathic Counseling 1.5
NP5321N
Integrated Therapeutics II 1.0
PA5302N
Systems Pathology I 4.0
PH5306N
Neuroendocrinology, GI and Reproductive Physiology 4.0

Phase I: Term Four (28.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
BC5409N
Nutritional Biochemistry II 1.0
EM5417N
Examination & Management of the Head, Neck & Cervical Spine 3.0
MI5403N
Medical Microbiology II 5.0
MM5422N
Technique V: Manipulation of the Cervical Spine, CT/Junction & First Rib 1.5
NN5412N
Homeopathy III 2.0
NN5413N
Botanical Medicine I 1.0
NP5415N
Integrated Therapeutics III 1.0
NT5414N
Advanced Clinical Theory 1.0
PA5402N
Systems Pathology II 6.0
PH5405N
Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology 5.0
RA5416N
Normal Radiographic Anatomy & Variants 1.5

This is a 4-term Phase II schedule. This phase may also be completed in 5 or 6 terms. Your advisor will work with you to determine whether you should follow this 4-term track or choose the 5-term or 6-term track.

Flexible Track Options: View comparison of 4-term, 5-term, and 6-term tracks

Phase II: Term One (27.5 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
DH5411N
Public Health 2.0
EM6116N
Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis 4.5
EP5410N
Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature 1.0
MI6112N
Immunology 1.0
ME6117N
Laboratory Diagnosis 3.0
MM6121
ND Physical Medicine I: Extremities Exam, Posture and Structural Integration 1.0
NN6107N
Pharmacology I 3.0
NN6113N 
Botanical Medicine II 2.0
NN6119N
Dietary Counseling & Therapy 3.0
NT6118N
Applied Naturopathic Clinical Theory 2.0
PH6114N
Basic Science Clinical Correlates  2.0
PH6113N
Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science 2.0
PH6115N
Clinical Observation I 1.0

Phase II: Term Two (29.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
BU6221N
Patient Communication and Marketing 2.0
EM6118N
Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing 0.5
EM6119N
Psychopathology & Health Psychology 3.0
EM6214N
Differential Diagnosis & Management I: Abdominal & Pelvic Disorders 4.0
EM6215N
Differential Diagnosis & Management II: Cardio-Pulmonary Disorders 3.0
EM6218N
Differential Diagnosis & Management III: Neurology 3.0
HY6209N
Hydrotherapy & Traditional Naturopathy 2.0
MM6219N
ND Physical Medicine II: Pain Management 0.5
ND6223N
Clinical Observation II 1.0
ND6224N
Botanical Medicine III 2.0
NN6222N
Homeopathy IV 4.0
NN6322N
Evidence-based Nutritional Therapies 4.0

Phase II: Term Three (24.5 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
BU6309
Starting a Practice 2.0
EM6303N
Emergency Management: Naturopathic Practice 1.5
EC6313N
Advanced Diagnosis & Clinical Reasoning 3.0
FR6318N
Physiotherapies & Advanced Modalities 2.0
ND6315N
Hydrotherapy Clinical Rotation 1.0
NN6206N
Pharmacology II 3.0
NN6311N
Botanical Medicine IV 2.0
NN6319N
Homeopathy V 4.0
NP6310N
Human Sexuality & Reproductive Health 1.0
NP6314N
Internal Medicine I (GI, Hep, Immune, Rheumatology) 3.0
NX6318N
Clinical Endocrinology 2.0

Phase II: Term Four (24.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
BU6411N
Managing a Practice 2.0
EM6406N
Dermatology 1.5
ND6410N
Internship I 9.0
NN6427N
Botanical Medicine V 2.0
NN6432N
Pharmacotherapeutics I 0.5
NP6426N
Pediatrics 2.0
NP6428N
Naturopathic Approaches to Special Populations 1.0
NP6429N
Internal Medicine II (Cardiovascular / Pulmonary / Renal / Hematopoetic) 3.0
NP6430N
Advanced Topics in Women’s Health 1.0
NP6431N
Advanced Nutrition 2.0

This is a 2-term Phase III schedule.

Phase III: Term One (21.0 Total Credits)

Course # Course Title Credits
NP7110N
Internship II 16.0
NP7113N
Integrative Oncology 1.0
NP7119N
Environmental Medicine / Toxicology / Detoxification 1.0
ST7107N
Minor Surgery 1.5
NP7118N
IV Therapeutics 1.0
NP7119N
Pharmacotherapeutics II 0.5

Phase III: Term Two (14.0 Total Credits)

Course Title Credits
Internship III 14.0