The Five Year program blurs some of the First Year into the Second Year. Some of the Second Year into the Third Year and so on. First Year comprises the study of the normal structure and function of the body with a solid introduction to naturopathic theory, philosophy, and therapeutics.
Students also begin clinical training in the physiotherapy department of the clinic.
Second Year focuses on the study of disease and diagnosis with the beginning of the botanical, therapeutic manipulation, clinical nutrition, and homeopathic medicine sequences. The early clinical experience continues with specific clinical duties and observation. In order to enter into the clinical training of the third year, students must gain Candidacy for Degree status. Requisites include successful completion of all first and second year requirements and the clinical entrance exam. Third Year continues with the botanical, therapeutic manipulation, clinical nutrition, and homeopathic medicine sequences, begins the organ systems courses, and gives major emphasis to clinical practice in the Natural Health Centers, currently located at our SE Market Campus.