Education · 1 of 4
The path
A degree, then a 4-year program that runs like a small medical school.
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High school
Grades 11 and 12
Biology, chemistry and math. You need marks good enough for a science degree.
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Bachelor's degree
3 to 4 years
Any major with the prerequisite sciences: biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, psychology. Most students take life sciences.
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Accredited naturopathic program
4 years
The CCNM (Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine) has campuses in Toronto and New Westminster, BC (British Columbia). It is the only accredited option in Canada. Basic and clinical sciences, then a year in the teaching clinic seeing real patients.
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Board exams
During and after the program
The NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations): Part I on biomedical science after year two, Part II on clinical science at the end. Ontario also runs its own entry-to-practice exams.
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Register with your province
A few months
For example the College of Naturopaths of Ontario. Add a jurisprudence exam, a police check and insurance.