Department Programs Overview

The University of Bridgeport (UB), established in 1927, offers through the College of Naturopathic Medicine an intensive 4- year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program. The ND program comprises166 academic and 36 clinical education credits. Naturopathic medical students study the same science courses offered in conventional medical colleges (anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, cardiology, radiology, obstetrics, pediatrics, physiology, pathology, immunology, dermatology, neurology, minor surgery, gynecology, lab diagnosis, clinical and physical diagnosis). In addition, they also study clinical nutrition, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, physical medicine (manipulation of spine, muscles and bones), natural childbirth, oriental medicine, counselling and stress management and minor surgery.

Highlights

4-year Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree  Areas of focus include basic sciences, botanical medicine, clinical education, clinical nutrition, clinical sciences, homeopathic medicine, naturopathic obstetrics, naturopathic practice/organ systems, naturopathic principles and practice, oriental medicine, physical medicine, psychology, and research  Low student faculty ratio of 12:1  25% of enrollment is from overseas

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

Council on Naturopathic Medical Education   Connecticut State Department of Higher Education to offer degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

PhD

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
PhD Degree (F/T)				4 years

Ranking and Reputation

Accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Higher Education to offer the degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine  One of the 250 most toured campuses in the US  Ranked 8th among universities for diversity by the U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges 23006  Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctor/Research Intensive university

Buildings & Resources

UB is located 55 miles from New York City in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Bridgeport is Connecticut's largest city and borders the 50-acre campus to the north; Seaside Park and Long Island Sound, with some of the finest sandy beaches between New York and Cape Cod run along the southern boundary. The sound and the park are settings for studies in marine biology and for the enjoyment of sun and recreation. The city and county provide opportunities for work-study programs with schools, government and some of the country's largest corporations. The campus houses 75 buildings including the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center; the John J. Cox Student Center; the Charles A. Dana Hall of Science; Eleanor Naylor Dana Hall; the Harvey Hubbell Gymnasium; Mandeville Hall; the College of Chiropractic Building; the Technology Building; Breul Hall; the Magnus Wahlstrom Library; and the Wheeler Recreation Center.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 75	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 80.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application:  Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Not Available