Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter.

Year I

Fall

BC5122L Gross Human Anatomy 1 Lab (1 credits)

BC5170 Integrated Structure and Function (8.5 credits)

BC5171 Integrated Muscular and Skeletal Systems (7 credits)

BP5400 Therapeutic Alliance 1 (1 credit)

NM5103 Naturopathic Medicine Seminar 1 (1credit)

NM5141 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 1 (2 credits)

NM5820 Clinic Observation 1 (1 credit)

SN5100 Clinical Skills Lab 1 (1 credit)

SN5103 Integrated Case Studies 1 (1 credit)

BC5142 is offered summer and winter for both campuses.

NM5820 is offered also in winter or spring.

Winter

BC5123L Gross Human Anatomy 2 Lab (1 credit)

BC5142 Fundamentals of Research Design (2 credits)

BC5172 Integrated Cardiovascular and Immune Systems (6 credits)

BC5173 Integrated Respiratory System (4.5 credits)

BC5174 Integrated Digestive System (5 credits)

BP5401 Therapeutic Alliance 2 (1 credit)

NM5142 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 2 (2 credits)

PM5314 Physical Medicine 1 (1 credit)

PM5314L Physical Medicine Lab 1 (1 credit)

SN5101 Clinical Skills Lab 2 (1 credit)

SN5104 Integrated Case Studies 2 (1 credit)

Spring

BC5124L Gross Human Anatomy 3 Lab (1 credit)

BC5175 Integrated Endocrine System and Metabolism (5 credits)

BC5176 Integrated Renal and Reproductive Systems (4.5 credits)

BC5177 Integrated Nervous System (7 credits)

BP5402 Fundamentals of Behavioral Medicine (2.5 credits)

NM5143 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 3 (2 credits)

PM5316 Physical Medicine 2 (1 credit)

PM5316L Physical Medicine Lab 2 (0.5 credit)

SN5102 Clinical Skills Lab 3 (1 credit)

SN5105 Integrated Case Studies 3 (1 credit)

Year II

Fall

BC6107 Integrated Pathology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases 1 (8 credits)

BO6305 Botanical Medicine Lab (1 credit)

BO6400 Botanical Materia Medica 1 (2 credits)

BP6300 Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 1 (2.5 credits)

HO6305 Homeopathy 1 (1.5 credits)

NM6110 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 4 (0.5 credits)

NM6103 Naturopathic Medicine Seminar 2 (1 credit)

NM6303 Nutrition Principles 1: Assessment, Education and Macronutrients (3 credits)

NM6310 Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 1 (4 credits)

NM6315 Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 1 (1 credit)

NM6320 Clinical Diagnosis Lab 1 (1 credit)

NM6810 Clinic Observation 2* (2 credits)

PM6305 Physical Medicine 3 (2 credits)

SN6100 Integrated Case Studies 4 (0.5 credits)

NM6810 is also offered in the summer.

Winter

BC6108 Integrated Pathology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases 2 (7 credits)

BO6401 Botanical Materia Medica 2 (2 credits)

BP6200 Psychopathology (2 credits)

HO6306 Homeopathy 2 (2 credits)

NM6111 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 5 (0.5 credits)

NM6304 Nutrition Principles 2: Micronutrients (2.5 credits)

NM6311 Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 2 (4 credits)

NM6316 Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 2 (1 credit)

NM6321 Clinical Diagnosis Lab 2 (1 credit)

PM6306 Physical Medicine 4 (3 credits)

SN6101 Integrated Case Studies 5 (0.5 credit)

Spring

BC6109 Integrated Pathology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases 3 (6 credits)

BC6112 Medical Pharmacology (3 credits)

BO6402 Botanical Materia Medica 3 (2 credits)

BP6301Behavioral Medicine Theories and Interventions 2 (2 credits)

HO6307 Homeopathy 3 (2 credits)

NM6112 Naturopathic Theory and Practice 6 (0.5 credits)

NM6312 Naturopathic Clinical Diagnosis 3 (4 credits)

NM6317 Physical Exam Diagnosis Lab 3 (1 credit)

NM6322 Clinical Diagnosis Lab 3 (1 credit)

NM6325 Fundamentals of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (2 credit)

NM6825 Clinic Entrance Assessment (0.5 credit)

PM6310 Physical Medicine 5 (2 credit)

SN6102 Integrated Case Studies 6 (0.5 credit)

Year III

Summer

BO7400 Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 1 (0.5 credit)

NM7111 Coding and Billing (1 credit)

NM7326 Medical Procedures 1 Lecture/Lab (2 credits)

NM7332 Clinical Pharmacology 1 (0.5 credits)

NM7347 Pediatric Therapeutics 1 (0.5 credits)

NM7355 Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal System (3 credits)

NM7403 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 1 (0.5 credits)

PM7309 Physical Medicine 6 (2 credits

 Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) (2-4 credits)

Fall

BO7306 Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 2 (1 credit)

BP7300 Naturopathic Approaches to Addictions (2 credits)

HO7300 Homeopathy 4 (1.5 credit)

NM7103 Naturopathic Medicine Seminar 3 (1 credit)

NM7303 Naturopathic Approaches to Mental Health (3 credits)

NM7333 Clinical Pharmacology 2 (0.5 credits)

NM7346 Maternity and Pediatrics (4.5 credits

NM7348 Pediatric Therapeutics 2 (1 credit)

NM7356 Endocrine System Therapeutics (3.5 credits)

NM7365 Advanced Case Studies 1 (0.5 credits)

NM7404 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 2 (1 credits)  

NM8801 Preceptorship 1 (1 credits)

PM7311 Physical Medicine 7 (2 credits)

Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) (2-4 credits)

Winter

BO7307 Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 3 (1 credits)

HO7301 Homeopathy 5 (1 credits)

NM7142 Critical Evaluation of the Medical Literature (2 credits)

NM7316 Neurological Therapeutics (2 credits)

NM7334 Clinical Pharmacology 3 (0.5 credits)

NM7339 Environmental Medicine (2 credits)

NM7349 Pediatric Therapeutics 3 (1.5 credits)

NM7358 Cardiovascular Therapeutics (3.5 credits)

NM7359 Respiratory Therapeutics (2 credits)

NM7366 Advanced Case Studies 2 (0.5 credits)

NM7368 Digestive Therapeutics (3 credits)

NM7405 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 3 (2.5 credits)

Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) (2-4 credits)

NM7142 may also be offered spring quarter.

Spring

BO7308 Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 4 (1 credits)

NM7113 Jurisprudence (1 credits)

NM7335 Clinical Pharmacology 4 (0.5 credits)

NM7350 Pediatric Therapeutics 4 (1.5 credits)

NM7361 Renal System Therapeutics 1.5

NM7362 Urology and Male Reproductive (1 credits)

NM7363 Urology and Female Reproductive (3.5 credits)

NM7364 EENT Therapeutics (2 credits)

NM7367 Advanced Case Studies 3 (0.5 credits)

NM7406 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 4 (2 credits)

NM7830 Mid-Clinical Assessment  (0.5 credits)

 Clinic Rotation (1 or 2) (2-4 credits)

Year IV

Summer

BO8302 Botanical Medicine Formulation Lab 5 (0.5 credits)

NM8300 Integumentary System Therapeutics (2 credits)

NM8301 Clinical Pharmacology 5 (0.5 credits)

NM8310 Medical Procedures 2 Lecture/Lab (2 credits)

NM8313 Advanced Case Studies 4 (0.5 credits)

NM8320 Pediatric Therapeutics 5 (0.5 credits)

NM8411 Diet and Nutrient Therapy 5 (0.5 credits)

Clinic Rotation (4) (8 credits)

Fall

NM8100 Advanced Medical Ethics (0.5 credits)

NM8103 Naturopathic Medicine Seminar 4 (1 credits)

NM8105 Advanced Business Practices 1 (2 credits)

NM8316 Advanced Topics in Public Health (1 credits)

NM8317 Advanced Topics in Geriatric Medicine (2 credits)

NM8802 Preceptorship 2 (1 credits)

Clinic Rotation (4) (8 credits)

Winter

NM8106 Advanced Business Practices 2 (0.5 credits)

NM8311 Rheumatologic Disorders (2 credits)

NM8319 Advanced Topics in Oncology (2.5 credits)

NM8891 Clinic Exit Assessment (0.5 credits)

 Clinic Rotation (4) (8 credits)

Spring

NM8803 Preceptorship 3 (1 credits)

 Clinic Rotation (4) (8 credits)

Summary of Clinic Requirements

NM5820 Clinic Observation 1 (1 credits)

NM6810 Clinic Observation 2* (2 credits)

NM6825 Clinic Entrance Assessment (0.5 credits)

NM7830 Mid-Clinical Assessment (0.5 credits)

NM7851-7866 Third Year Patient Care Rotations (20 credits)

NM8851-8866 Fourth Year Patient Care Rotations (16 credits)

NM8801-8803 Preceptorship 1-3 (3 credits)

NM8844 Interim Patient Care (2 credits)

PM7851-7866 Third Year Physical Medicine Rotations (4 credits)

PM8851-8866 Fourth Year Physical Medicine Rotations (4 credits)

NM8891 Clinic Exit Assessment (0.5 credits)

*Quarterly rotation assignments are based on availability.

Curriculum and course changes in the 2024-2025 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering during the 2024-2025 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

View the tentative schedule for naturopathic courses each quarter.

Overview:

• Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Prerequisite Courses - must have a 3.0 prerequisite GPA average or higher with a C grade minimum in each course

In addition to completion of a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited college/university or its foreign equivalent, prerequisite coursework is required preparation for the study of naturopathic medicine.  Bastyr University Admissions advisors can discuss details of prerequisite fulfillment. Applicants may apply with coursework still in progress, but must complete prerequisites before beginning the program. No credit is given for prerequisite coursework earning a C- or lower.   

Coursework: 

The following coursework is the minimum required preparation for the study of naturopathic medicine. Applicants may apply with coursework still in progress, but prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation. 

Please note: Required chemistry and biology courses must be intended for science majors and no older than seven years at the point of admission. If completing prerequisites on a quarter system, one full year will be required for general chemistry and biology courses. All prerequisites are subject to review.

Strongly Recommended Courses: 

Though not required for admission, faculty recommend students complete biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology coursework in addition to the prerequisite requirements. These courses will substantially enhance students' ability to master the naturopathic course material.

Bastyr accepts graduate and undergraduate transfer credits earned at accredited colleges and universities. Learn what you need to make this process go smoothly.

For more information, see tuition and fees.

A career in naturopathic medicine offers a life’s work helping people thrive. Some naturopathic career opportunities include:

• Naturopathic doctor working as a primary natural care physician in private practice or in an integrative medicine clinic
• Research in natural medicine
• Naturopathic consultant/advocate in industry, insurance or the political arena
• Wellness entrepreneur
• Natural medicine spokesperson/advisor
• Rural community doctor
• Dietary supplement entrepreneur or natural products specialist
• Corporate wellness educator
• Public health administrator
• Natural medicine author/public speaker
• Faculty member in a naturopathic or conventional medical institution