National College of Natural Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine (pre-professional) 2009-2010

Degree:
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

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Required Courses

University Requirement PCC Equivalent Credits
College Algebra, Calculus, or math-based Statistics MTH 111B or C or MTH 241 or 251 or MTH 243 4-5
General Chemistry for Science Majors CH 221 and 222 (with lab) 10
Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry: Must include carbonyl compounds

CH 242 & 243 or

CH 243 & CH 211

CH 243 includes the carbonyl compounds requirement

9-15
General Biology for Science Majors BI 211& 212 Principles of Biology w/lab 10
Physics: required concepts include mechanics, electricity, and magnetism.

1 course from PHY 101 or 201 &

1 course from PHY 103 or 203
8
Humanities – 2 courses including composition

WR 121 or 122 or 123 and

1 course from ART, ENG, HUM, PHL, SP, TA, WR, or Foreign Language
8
Social Sciences 2 courses including at least one course in human psychology

1 course from ATH, EC, GEO, HST, PS, PSY, SOC

1 course from PSY
8

Recommended courses

The prerequisites listed in the preceding

section are NCNM’s minimum academic requirements. Students are strongly encouraged to take additional courses in Biochemistry or Cellular Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Botany, Statistics, and Business/Marketing.

 

 

Other suggested courses that help prepare for studies at NCNM include Biomedical Ethics, Philosophy of Science, Public Speaking, Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health.

 

 

 

 

CH 211 Introduction to Biochemistry

BI 112 Cell Biology for Health Occupations

BI 231, 232, 233 Anatomy & Physiology

BI 222 Human Genetics

BI 202 Botany: An Intro. to the Plant Kingdom

MTH 243, 244 Statistics

BA 101, 223, 234

PHL 205 Biomedical Ethics

SP 111 Public Speaking

BI 234 Microbiology

HE 212, 213, 242, 250

varies

 

Notes

This is a graduate program.  In addition to the requirements listed above, students must also complete a Bachelor’s Degree with a 3.00 cumulative G.P.A. from an accredited college or university.  Students must have a 2.75 GPA in Science prerequisites.  All prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or better and must be no older than 7 years at the time of admission.  Please meet with a PCC Academic Advisor to develop an effective transfer plan that will meet your individual needs.  Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree should meet with an advisor from NCNM.

 

PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.

Last updated: October 2009