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 |
| MM5121N | Technique I: Palpation & Landmarks | 1.0 |
| NN5114N | Homeopathy I: First Aid | 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 |
| PA5204N | Fundamentals of Pathology | 3.0 |
| PH5208N | Neurophysiology | 3.5 |
| NT5210N | Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine II | 1.0 |
| NT5211N | Basic Science Applications: Determinants of Health | 1.5 |
| NP5216N | Integrated Therapeutics I | 1.0 |
| EM5213N | Examination & Management of the Thoracic Spine & Chest | 3.0 |
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 |
| EM5319N | Examination & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EM6116N | Clinical Evaluation & Diagnosis | 4.5 |
| EP5410N | Evidence-Based Practice: Critical Appraisal of the Biomedical Literature | 1.0 |
| MM6121 | ND Physical Medicine I: Extremities Exam, Posture and Structural Integration | 1.0 |
| NN6107N | Pharmacology I | 3.0 |
| NN6113N | Botanical Medicine II | 2.0 |
| NT6118N | Applied Naturopathic Clinical Theory | 2.0 |
| NN6119N | Dietary Counseling & Therapy | 3.0 |
| PH6113N | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science | 2.0 |
| PH6114N | Basic Science Clinical Correlates | 2.0 |
| DH5411N | Public Health | 2.0 |
| MI6112N | Immunology | 1.0 |
| EM6117N | Laboratory Diagnosis | 3.0 |
| ND6115N | Clinical Observation I | 1.0 |
| ND6115N | 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 |
| EC6311N | Emergency Management: Chiropractic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ND7110N | Internship II | 16.0 |
| NP6419N | Environmental Medicine / Toxicology / Detoxification | 1.0 |
| NP7117N | Integrative Oncology | 1.0 |
| NP7118N | IV Therapeutics | 1.0 |
| NP7119N | Pharmacotherapeutics II | 0.5 |
| ST7107N | Minor Surgery | 1.5 |
Phase III: Term Two (14.0 Total Credits)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ND7210N | Internship III | 14.0 |