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doctoral program
ANWPB Credentialed
enrollment 2026
Doctor of
Naturopathy
N.D. / D.H.M.
Full-scope doctoral education in naturopathic medicine — grounded in the science of human physiology, the wisdom of earth-based healing traditions, and the clinical discernment to identify root causes and build sovereign wellness practices.
124
1,860
3-4
200
doctoral
credit hrs
Contact
hours
years
Supervised hrs
Dissertation
Doctoral Program
ANWPB Credentialed
Doctor of
Naturopathy
N.D. / D.H.M.
Full-scope doctoral education in naturopathic medicine — grounded in the science of human physiology, the wisdom of earth-based healing traditions, and the clinical discernment to identify root causes.
Doctoral Diseration Required
124
1,860
3-4
200
Credit hours
Contact hours
years
supervised hrs
Each phase builds on the last — progressing from biomedical foundations through naturopathic theory, clinical modality mastery, integrative practice, and culminating in sovereign practice development and doctoral dissertation.
A five-phase doctoral curriculum
curriculum
I
Foundations of Life Sciences
24 cr · 360 hrs
Rigorous biomedical foundation — mirroring first-year sciences of accredited naturopathic programs — ensuring doctoral-level scientific credibility, physiological understanding, and the vocabulary to engage meaningfully with research and other healthcare professionals.
Human Anatomy I & II
Physiology I & II
Biochemistry
Microbiology & Terrain Theory
Pathophysiology I & II
II
Holistic Medicine Theory
28 cr · 420 hrs
The philosophical and theoretical frameworks that define holistic medicine as a distinct discipline. Students develop rigorous whole-person, root-cause clinical reasoning while building their unique philosophical identity as practitioners.
Naturopathic Principles
Functional Medicine
Ayurveda
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Environmental Medicine
Case Take Methodology
III
Clinical Modalities & Therapeutics
28 cr · 420 hrs
Hands-on mastery across the primary naturopathic therapeutic modalities. Students develop clinical competency in botanical medicine, nutrition, mind-body practice, homeopathy, physical medicine, and energetic healing.
Clinical Herbalism I & II
Herbal Pharmacy
Therapeutic Nutrition I & II
Mind-Body Medicine
Homeopathy
Physical Medicine
Energy Medicine
IV
Integrative Clinical Practice
24 cr · 360 hrs
The transition from student to practitioner. All prior learning integrates into 200 hours of supervised clinical practice, functional laboratory interpretation, and specialized clinical rotations under professional competency evaluation.
Functional Labs I & II
HTMA · DUTCH+ · GI Map · OAT
Assessment Modalities
200 Supervised Hours
Women's Health
Ethics & Jurisprudence
Sovereign Practice & Doctoral Dissertation
20 cr · 300 hrs
Graduates enter professional practice with confidence, legal clarity, and a thriving practice foundation. The doctoral dissertation and capstone case presentation ensure each graduate demonstrates doctoral-level clinical reasoning before degree conferral.
Practice Buildout
Brand & Marketing
Lab Partnerships
Research Methods
DHM Dissertation
Capstone Defense
Vis Medicatrix Naturae
The healing power of nature
Tolle Causam
Primum Non Nocere
Docere
Tolle Totum
Praevenir
Identify the cause
First, do no harm
Doctor as teacher
Treat the whole person
Prevention as medicine
A five-phase doctoral curriculum
Each phase builds on the last — from biomedical foundations through naturopathic theory, modality mastery, integrative clinical practice, and doctoral dissertation.
I
Foundations of Life Sciences
24 cr · 360 hrs
Rigorous biomedical foundation — anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pathophysiology at doctoral level.
Anatomy I & II
Physiology I & II
Biochemistry
Pathophysiology
II
Holistic Medicine Theory
28 cr · 420 hrs
Philosophical and theoretical frameworks — naturopathic principles, functional medicine, Ayurveda, TCM, and case-taking methodology.
Naturopathic Principles
Ayurveda
TCM
Functional Medicine
III
Clinical Modalities
& Therapeutics
28 cr · 420 hrs
Hands-on mastery across botanical medicine, therapeutic nutrition, mind-body practice, homeopathy, and energy medicine.
Clinical Herbalism
Homeopathy
Energy Medicine
Therapeutic Nutrition
IV
Integrative Clinical Practice
24 cr · 360 hrs
200 supervised client hours, functional laboratory interpretation, and specialized clinical rotations under professional evaluation.
HTMA · DUTCH+
200 Supervised Hrs
GI Map · OAT
Ethics
V
Sovereign Practice & Dissertation
20 cr · 300 hrs
Practice buildout, legal infrastructure, research methods, and doctoral dissertation with capstone defense before a faculty panel.
Practice Buildout
Capstone Defense
DHM Dissertation
Research Methods
Six principles
Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Healing power of nature
Tolle Causam
Identify the cause
Primum Non Nocere
First, do no harm
Docere
Doctor as teacher
Tolle Totum
Treat the whole person
Praevenir
Prevention as medicine
V
admissions
graduation
What we require of every applicant
What you must complete to earn the degree
Admission into the Doctor of Naturopathy program is an intentional process. We are looking for students who are ready for the depth of study this credential demands.
The Doctor of Naturopathy is a demanding credential. Graduation requires demonstrated mastery across every domain of the curriculum.
1
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree preferred. A completed 60-credit health sciences program may substitute with Dean approval.
2
Personal statement
750–1,000 words articulating your health philosophy, healing tradition background, motivation, and intended scope of practice.
3
Two letters of recommendation
From instructors, employers, mentors, community leaders, or health practitioners who can speak to your readiness.
4
Prerequisites assessment
Complete the DRHHI prerequisite assessment or enroll in the Foundational Bridge Module if you have no prior health science coursework.
5
Code of Ethics agreement
Signed agreement to DRHHI Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice Declaration, and Student Handbook.
Complete all 124 credit hours with a minimum 75% in each course
200 supervised client contact hours, fully documented
Submit and defend a doctoral dissertation of no fewer than 80 pages
Pass the Capstone Integrative Case Presentation (SP-401) before a faculty panel
Complete ANWPB board preparation requirements
Maintain adherence to the DRHHI Code of Ethics throughout enrollment
Admissions
What we require of every applicant
1
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree preferred. A 60-credit health sciences program may substitute with Dean approval.
2
Personal statement
750–1,000 words on your health philosophy, background, motivation, and intended scope of practice.
3
Two letters of recommendation
From instructors, employers, mentors, or health practitioners who can speak to your readiness.
4
Prerequisites assessment
Complete the DRHHI assessment or enroll in the Foundational Bridge Module.
5
Code of Ethics agreement
Signed DRHHI Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice Declaration, and Student Handbook.
program outcomes
What graduates will be able to do
Conduct comprehensive holistic health intakes using naturopathic and functional medicine frameworks
Apply the naturopathic therapeutic order to identify root causes across major body systems
Design individualized evidence-informed holistic health protocols across the full modality hierarchy
Demonstrate proficiency in clinical herbalism, functional lab interpretation, and homeopathy
Establish and operate a compliant sovereign wellness practice with legal infrastructure
Sit for the ANWPB board certification exam and qualify for IPHM registered practitioner status