Naturopathic Medical Degree Program (N.D.)

The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Program at SCNM follows a prescribed curriculum. All academic credit is computed in quarter hours. Each credit signifies approximately 10 hours of classroom instruction, 20 hours of clinical rotation, or 20 hours of laboratory work. Quarters at SCNM are designated as fall, winter, spring, and summer. All students are guided by the curriculum as outlined in the annual SCNM catalog and approved by the Curriculum Committee, Faculty Senate, President’s Council, and Executive Council. SCNM reserves the right to make curriculum changes that are applicable to all students, if necessary. If a student stays on track with the program, taking all courses as they are offered in sequence in the curriculum, students can expect to graduate within 16 consecutive quarters, or four calendar years. The program exceeds the minimum required credit/clock hours of instruction set by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME).