Joint Degree Program

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic

Joint ND/DC Program

Students who are enrolled in the college of Naturopathic Medicine who also wish to receive a Doctor of Chiropractic degree must be in good academic standing and be recommended by both the Dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Dean of the College of Chiropractic. They will be admitted with advanced standing. Medical science coursework and other courses will be transferred into the Chiropractic program.
Students should expect to complete the dual degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Doctor of Chiropractic (N.D./D.C.) program within two and a half years.

Joint Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Nutrition

Students who have completed the fifth semester of naturopathic medical studies in good academic standing will be recommended by the Dean of the College of naturopathic medicine for entry into the Master's Program with advanced standing. They will enter the third semester of the Nutrition program. Students will be required to complete a total of 13 semester hours of nutrition courses. Required courses can be completed within the four years of study toward the naturopathic degree.

Joint Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Acupuncture

Students who have completed the second semester of naturopathic medical studies in good academic standing will be recommended by the Dean of the College of naturopathic medicine for entry into the Master's Program with advanced standing. Generally, naturopathic students receive credit for 47 credits from their course of studies and must complete another 67 credits specifically in Oriental Medicine. Completion of the Acupuncture program is expected to take one extra year after the graduation from the naturopathic program.