Graduate School Overview

Established in 1959, the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) offers three graduate professional degrees in accredited and recognized programs that prepare graduates for licensed practice in many US states and Canadian provinces: The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), a four-year program of clinical sciences and holistic methods of healing and disease prevention, instilled with the ancient principle of the healing power of nature, a four year Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) degree and a four-year Master of Acupuncture degree. Dual degree options (ND/MSOM) are also offered, along with several naturopathic and classical Chinese medicine certificates - Homeopathic Medicine, Naturopathic Obstetric / Midwifery, Advanced Studies in Classical Chinese Medicine, Qigong, and Shiatsu.

Highlights

Three graduate professional degrees - Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) and Master of Acupuncture  Completion of the ND degree at NCNM qualifies candidates to sit for a board licensing examination that every applicant must pass to be licensed in the US. NCNM graduates are also eligible to sit for examination in Canadian provinces that license naturopathic medicine  Opportunity to complete a combined degree program in 6 years leading to a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine Mission (MSOM)

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Ranking and Reputation

Established in 1956, the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America  Over 1,800 alumni world-wide  Over 50% of the licensed naturopathic physicians practicing in the US are graduates of NCNM  ND programs accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME), MSOM and Mac programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Medicine Not Available

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 21,000 - 24,000  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 1,000	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 213.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 79.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: Continuous  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 21,000 - 24,000  Annual Fees (athletics, health services, but excluding books): 1,000 Other Support  Counseling and Buddy Programs  International Student Orientation Programs

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Emergency Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs

Buildings and Resources

The NCNM’s main campus sits on the edge of downtown Portland with easy access to public transportation (all students and staff receive a free pass). The College operates two large teaching clinics and more than thirteen other community clinics throughout the city and region. The First Avenue Natural Health Center is the primary location for the ND clinical program. The Pettygrove Classical Chinese Medicine Clinic provides primary clinical training for the MSOM program. Students of both the Chinese Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine programs participate in outreach through the many community clinics that include: Asian Health Service Center; East County Clinic - assisting Spanish speaking and migrant population; Hooper Detoxification Center - supporting chemical dependent adults and teens; Immune Enhancement Program - serving the immune compromised; In-Act - Court mandated intervention program for drugs & alcohol; Mercy and Wisdom Healing Center - serving the China Town/Old Town Community; Mt. Olivet Baptist Church; NAMI of Washington County - Supporting mental health; Outside-In - Caring for Homeless Youth; Portland Community College (New Columbia) - Life Challenged Families; Portland Community College (Sylvania) - college Faculty, Staff, and Students; Portland Community College (Workforce) - Women with Children, Dislocated Workers and the Portland Alternative Health Center - Supporting Addiction Recovery.

Grad Student Organizations

NCNM has many active student groups on campus overseen by the Student Government Organization (SGA). Selected clubs include the Applied Kinesiology Club, the Medical Spanish Club, Natural Doctors International (NDI), Naturopathic Medical Students Association (NMSA), Student Physicians for Social Responsibilities and the Traditional Naturopathic Student Association