To get accepted into a graduate-level naturopathic medical program applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and have taken courses in biochemistry, general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, psychology, genetics, sociology and others. If you are interested in applying to a naturopathic medical program contact the schools individually to find out specific requirements for admission.

In North America, there are six institutions that are accredited by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education, which is regulated by the US Department of Education. These institutions confer the degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine on all its graduates. Those institutions are:

Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington
National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in North York, Ontario Canada
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona
The University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in British Columbia, Canada

To become licensed naturopathic physicians, graduates must sit a rigorous two-part medical and clinical series of examinations set by the North American Board of Naturopathic Medical Examiners or NABNME. To learn more about the licensing of naturopathic physicians please visit the official website at www.nabnme.org.