Pre-Naturopathic Medicine Prerequisites and
Timeline for Application
How to use this document:
• These are the common prerequisites for naturopathic medical school and for preparations to take the MCAT.
Check individual programs for exact requirements.
• Take these classes (according to prerequisites). Work with a pre-health advisor to determine correct sequencing.
• This page demonstrates the prerequisites, you may choose to take two to four years – whatever amount of time
fits best for your plan.
• Add major classes along with pre-medical prerequisites
• Pay close attention to sequences, prerequisites and when classes are offered
• Your major can be in any field as long as you have the classes to prepare you for naturopathic medical school –
Choose your major by your greatest field of interest.
Course Subject and Title
Credits
Offered
Pre & Co Requisites
BIOL 1101/L General Biology I and Lab
4
F,S,Su
Must place into MATH 1108
BIOL 1102/L General Biology II and Lab
4
F,S
BIOL 1101/L
BIOL 4432 Biochemistry
3
F,S
BIOL 1101, CHEM 3301
CHEM 1111/L General Chemistry I and Lab
5
F,S
MATH 1143 or 1147 (recommended
– CHEM 1101)
CHEM 1112/L General Chemistry II and Lab
4
F,S
CHEM 1111/L
CHEM 3301/3303 Organic Chemistry I and Lab
4
F
CHEM 1112/L
CHEM 3302/3304 Organic Chemistry II and Lab
4
S
CHEM 3301
PHYS 1111/L General Physics I and Lab
4
F
MATH 1143 or 1147
MATH 1143 College Algebra
3
F,S,Su
MATH 1108
PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology
3
F,S
Recommended courses
BIOL 2227/L or BIOL 3301/L Human Anatomy and Physiology I and
Lab
4
F,S
Place into MATH 1108 OR BIOL 1101 or
BIOL 2227/L
BIOL 2228/L or BIOL 3302/L Human Anatomy and Physiology II and
Lab
4
F,S
BIOL 2227 or BIOL 3301 OR BIOL 1101 or
BIOL 2227/L
Additional Humanities courses (3-9 credits recommended) in Sociology, Philosophy, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Religion, Global/International
Studies, etc.
For Naturopathic Medical School Application
Research schools you wish to apply to
3-6 months prior to application – Begin drafting personal essay and finding letter writers
NDCAS Application
At least three months prior to application – Create your account and complete the “Colleges Attended” and “Evaluations” sections
10-12 weeks before deadline – Ask you schools to send official transcripts directly to NDCAS; enter coursework; check in with your evaluators to
confirm they received evaluation request
6-8 weeks before deadline – Complete and submit your application; review the verification process; monitor your application for receipt of
transcripts and letters of evaluation
4-6 weeks before deadline – Continue to monitor application until your status is Verified
After deadline – Download a copy of your application for your records
Reach out to programs to learn about admissions decisions
What else do you need?
• Undergraduate degree
o Major – complete all requirements for major
o General Education Requirements
• Shadowing and Interviewing
o Programs may have a minimum time requirement for shadowing experience
o Must be done under a certified naturopathic doctor
o Look for opportunities in your area using networking connections available to you
o Interview as many naturopathic doctors as you can; consider calling some on the phone and asking for
some sort of phone or virtual interview
o Intern in the natural medicine/natural products field or participate in natural medicine research
• Volunteer Work or Community Service
o Medical or non-medical
o Naturopathic schools of medicine are looking for applicants who have concern for others, as well as high
levels of empathy, compassion, and integrity; these attributes can be shown in volunteer work
o Try to use a talent or hobby to reach others in your community
• Health Care Experience
o All paid or unpaid work in a health-related field where you have patient interaction
o Preferably in a naturopathic setting of some sort, but any experience is valuable
o Patient care experience will give you a better idea of what working with patients is really like
• Leadership
o In a healthcare setting or in a non-healthcare setting, students are encouraged to be creative
o Shows that you are a strong member of a team
o Showing leadership will make you stand out from other applicants and show you are actively preparing
for your future in your career and community
o
• Attributes
o Communicative
o Socially Conscious
o Integrity
o Empathy
o Passionate
o Inquisitive
Helpful links:
AANMC: https://aanmc.org/
NDCAS Applicant Help Center: https://help.liaisonedu.com/NDCAS_Applicant_Help_Center
