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PhD of Naturopathy in International Medical Graduate Bridge

Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine

  • Toronto, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine campus

About the program

A 24-month bridge delivery of the Doctor of Naturopathy for foreign-trained medical doctors, offered only at Toronto.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in Naturopathy in International Medical Graduate Bridge. Apply skills related to Six-term
  • Required courses are compressed
  • with advanced standing for earlier medical study. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.

Career outcomes

  • Naturopathic doctor
  • Naturopathic clinical practice
  • Integrative healthcare

Curriculum

  • Six-term
  • 24-month delivery that covers all the competencies of the four-year naturopathic medical programme while recognising prior medical training. Required courses are compressed
  • with advanced standing for earlier medical study
  • and the programme includes supervised clinical education in the teaching clinic. The page gives no course list or credit total.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Three- or four-year bachelor's degree in any discipline with prerequisite science courses (60% or better)
  • Minimum cumulative GPA 2.7 of 4.0
  • IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 86 unless the degree was taught in English
  • Interview
  • Additional academic criteria: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.7 of 4.0 on the MD degree.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

MD degree validated by an official WES course-by-course evaluation (prerequisite science courses not applicable), two references

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 86

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the eligibility requirements for the International Medical Graduate bridge delivery. Apply through the official college application portal for the two-year bridge program. Submit the required academic and medical qualification documents. Complete the admissions interview if invited. Monitor the application for a decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$42,581 CAD
Application fee$200 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusToronto Campus
Faculty or schoolAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
DepartmentAcademic Unit Not Confirmed
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Naturopathy in International Medical Graduate Bridge. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    5 Apr 2027

    142 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.