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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
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
- 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
| Campus | Toronto Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential 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.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $42,581 CAD per year. The application fee is $200 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 2.7. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86. An interview is required.

