Department Programs Overview

The Canadian College Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) offers an accredited four-year, full-time professional program in naturopathic medicine. CCNM students complete more than 1,200 hours of classroom training and 3,000 hours of clinical experience to receive their Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) diploma. Students are focused in three major areas of study - biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and naturopathic therapeutics. In addition, CCNM's School of Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses for the naturopathic profession and general public.

Highlights

Accredited 4-year Naturopathic Doctor (ND) degree with three major areas of study - biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, and naturopathic therapeutics  Completion of the ND degree at CCNM qualifies candidates to sit for a board licensing examination that every applicant must pass to be licensed in Canada  Home to a botanical herb garden comprising more than 200 medicinal herbs

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

Accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

PhD Professional Development Courses

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
Professional Development Courses

Ranking and Reputation

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), the accrediting agency for naturopathic colleges and programs in Canada and the US  Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) is also home to the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic, a dynamic naturopathic teaching clinic where senior clinicians and ND supervisors conduct more than 25,000 patient visits per year  Recent collaborations with McMaster University , University of Oxford, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto , Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, Ottawa General Hospital, Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins University  Commissioned by the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada to complete a report exploring the potential of naturopathic medicine to improve Aboriginal health in Canada

Buildings & Resources

CCNM is situated on an attractive 4.3 acre campus close to Leslie Station on the Sheppard subway line and across from North York General Hospital. The campus includes the Learning Resources Centre which houses hundreds of natural health books and journals, and provides instant access to more than 3,000 medical journals through its many electronic databases, including MEDLINE and the Complementary Medicine Index provided by the British Library Medical Service; the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic (RSNC); and the Student Residence which located adjacent to the main campus building and includes 200 single occupancy rooms. Nearby amenities (within walking distance) include major shopping centres, restaurants, North York General Hospital, recreation centres, public libraries and parks.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For Canadian Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  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: 1/31  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (C$)  Application Fee: 150  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 73,240  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 2,400  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 75,640	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency     Not Available Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 1/31 Fees (C$)  International Application Fee: 150  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 87,960  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 2,400  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 90,360

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