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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine TCS - University of Western States TCS - University of Western States, USA

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USD 32550

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USD 50

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42 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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89

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) program at the University of Western States (UWS) prepares students to take a whole-person and individualized approach to health and healing. It integrates the principles of functional medicine throughout the naturopathic program. Graduates learn to consider the whole person including the patient’s diet, lifestyle, environment, genetics, physical, mental, and emotional health, and other factors that influence health and well-being.

Including functional medicine principles in the UWS naturopathic doctor program distinguishes it from other NMD programs. Naturopathic medicine and functional medicine are science-based, patient-centered approaches to achieving and maintaining health by addressing the root cause, not just suppressing symptoms. Functional medicine’s focus on the biochemical and genetic individuality, and the diet and nutrition of each patient, integrates well with the full range of assessments and treatment modalities of naturopathic medicine.

This 14-quarter naturopathic doctoral program can be completed in three-and-a-half years and is taught on our beautiful campus in Portland, Oregon. The naturopathic program provides a community of learning through in-person experiences with knowledge, skills, and society reinforced through in-person lectures, labs, team-based learning, and clinical rotations. The NMD degree curriculum offers some online courses delivered both synchronously and asynchronously. Students are expected to be on campus for the entire program. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    89 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    56 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    32550

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 50

    Application Fee
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    17748 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    International Scholarships at University of Western States

    Global Partnership Scholarship
    Global Well-Being Scholarship
    Local Advantage Scholarship
    Northern Advantage Scholarship
    International Scholarships at University of Western States
    The University of Western States offers several scholarships designed to help international students finance their graduate education in the U.S. These scholarships aim to reduce financial barriers and promote wider access to their programs.

    Global Partnership Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international graduate student.
    Must be enrolled with or employed by an institution that has a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Western States.
    Must maintain good academic standing.

    Global Well-Being Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time, non-Canadian international student.
    Must currently live outside of North America.
    Must maintain good academic standing.

    Local Advantage Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time international undergraduate or graduate student.
    Must currently be studying at another U.S. institution or have completed a degree at a U.S. institution.
    Must maintain good academic standing.

    Northern Advantage Scholarship Criteria:
    Full-time Canadian international student.
    Must maintain good academic standing.
    Important Note: All scholarships can only be applied to one program of study at a time and cannot be combined with other institutional scholarships or tuition discounts.
    International Scholarships at University of Western States

    Global Partnership Scholarship Amount: 20% tuition discount
    Global Well-Being Scholarship Amount: 20% tuition discount
    Local Advantage Scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount
    Northern Advantage Scholarship Amount: 25% tuition discount

     

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