PREREQUISITE SCIENCE COURSES

Introduction
Admission Requirements
Course Descriptions
2007 Course Dates
Class Schedules
Registration and Payment Information
Tuition and Related Fees
Refund Information

INTRODUCTION

CCNM requires applicants to have completed several courses in pre-medical sciences to be eligible for admission into the full-time Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) program. To accommodate the growing number of interested applicants who lack these specific prerequisites, CCNM offers a selection of courses through part-time study in its continuing education department. Applicants should note that taking the prerequisite courses at CCNM (as compared to taking them at another accredited university) does not provide any advantage regarding possible acceptance into the ND program.
Click here for complete admission requirements for the ND program. Also, as these courses are not part of a formal degree program, they are not normally transferable to other academic institutions, with the possible exception of some institutions accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.

Prerequisite Sciences courses are offered twice per year. Classes take place in the evenings and on weekends to allow students to continue to work during their studies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prerequisite Sciences registrants must have completed a minimum of two years (10 full courses, 60 credit hours) towards a baccalaureate degree. This requirement must be completed prior to commencement of any Prerequisite Sciences courses and may not be taken concurrently. Transcripts must be submitted prior to course registration. Completion of Prerequisite Sciences courses does not guarantee admission into the ND program at CCNM. Click here for ND program admission requirements.

Registrants for Organic Chemistry (POC100) and Biochemistry (PBC100) must have previously completed a university level General Chemistry course (6 credits with lab) with a minimum final mark of 60 per cent.

 

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COURSE EQUIVALENTS

CCNM does not offer a prerequisite course in the humanities. Applicants lacking this prerequisite are encouraged to contact the Student Services Department at 1-866-241-2266 ext. 245 or info@ccnm.edu for recommendations.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

General Chemistry (SGC100)
6 credit hours
Recommended: High school chemistry
General Chemistry is an intensive course that provides an introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry. It is a demanding, fast-paced course, taught at the first-year university level. The course is designed to cover the fundamental aspects of chemistry, including chemical laws, reaction stoichiometry, thermochemistry, quantum mechanics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and acids and bases. The application of these knowledge areas to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course. General Chemistry serves as a foundation both for subsequent Prerequisite Sciences courses and for the ND program. The course includes four mandatory lab sessions. The lab component allows students to experience practical applications of chemistry, which enhance and reinforce the material covered in the lectures. There is no required textbook; however, students may find a standard general chemistry textbook useful for reference and/or additional exercises. Courseware and a lab kit will be provided. Lectures are interactive and require student participation. The student will require a scientific calculator.

To register, click here General Chemistry

Organic Chemistry (SOC100)
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is an intensive, introductory course, taught at the first-year university level The course is designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of organic chemistry, covering topics such as chemical reactivity, reaction pathways, stereochemistry, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and amines. The application of these knowledge areas to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course. Organic Chemistry will provide a necessary foundation for the ND program. The lab component allows students to experience practical applications of organic chemistry, which enhance and reinforce the material covered in the lectures.

There is no required textbook; however, students may find a standard introductory organic chemistry textbook useful for reference and/or additional exercises. Lectures are interactive and require student participation. Courseware and lab kit will be provided. The student will require graph paper and a scientific calculator.

To register, click here Organic Chemistry

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Biochemistry (SBC100)
3 credit hours
Prerequisite: General Chemistry
Biochemistry is an intensive, introductory course, taught at the first-year university. The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of biochemistry and prepare them for the ND program. Biochemistry is an in-depth course and covers topics such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, digestion and metabolism, the Kreb’s cycle, glycolysis, and gluconeogenesis. The application of these knowledge areas to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course.

There is no required textbook; however, Lippincott’s Biochemistry Review, 3rd edition is recommended (this textbook is also used in the ND program). Courseware will be provided. The lectures are interactive and require student participation. The student will require graph paper and a scientific calculator.

To register, click here Biochemistry

Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function (SBI100)
6 credit hours
Recommended: High school biology
This course will provide students with a core foundation in cellular and molecular biology and establish a basis for applying biological concepts to the human body. Students will learn to use relevant terminology and concepts in a biological and clinical context. In addition, students will acquire an understanding of the known mechanisms by which cells and organisms function and achieve homeostasis. Courseware will be provided.

To register, click here Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function

Foundations of Clinical and Counselling Psychology (SPS100)
6 credit hours
The objective of this course is to survey the field of psychology and to provide students with a foundation in psychological theory and principles. This course is designed to directly support students as they continue their naturopathic medical education, and is presented in a humanities framework that includes naturopathic philosophies. The course will increase the students’ scientific understanding of human nature and their appreciation of humans as psycho-physiological beings. Courseware will be provided.

To register, click here Foundations of Clinical and Counselling Psychology

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2007 COURSE DATES

Prerequisite Sciences courses are offered twice per year. Classes take place in the evenings and on weekends to allow students to continue to work during their studies. Students who are required to take all five prerequisite courses should expect to complete them over a five-month period.

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CLASS SCHEDULES
Click on the links below to access the class schedules for each course.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

Course registration will remain open until two days prior to the start of the course or until the course reaches maximum enrolment, whichever comes first. Upon registration in any Prerequisite Sciences course, a tuition deposit is required to confirm the intent to enroll in the course. Registrants will be notified of the date and time for course registration. On the first day of classes, students are required to sign an official course registration form and pay all related fees. At that time, the student will be issued a student number, handbook and CCNM ID card.
To register for a Prerequisite Sciences course, click here.

Credit cards will be accepted for deposits only. All other payments must be made by cash, cheque or money order. A detailed course syllabus, book list, courseware and lab kit (if required) will be provided by the course instructor on the first day of class. Students enrolled in qualifying courses at CCNM are bound by the academic policies and student code of conduct as outlined in the CCNM student handbook.

TUITION AND OTHER RELATED FEES

Any registrant who enrolls in all five prerequisite courses will pay a maximum of $5,500 in tuition plus the cost of courseware and lab fees. A $1,000 deposit will apply.

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REFUND INFORMATION

Once an applicant confirms attendance in a course (s) by submitting the required tuition deposit, the following refund policy will apply:

Withdrawal notice received within two weeks prior to the start of the course:
The applicant will receive a 100 per cent refund minus a $100 registration fee and any applicable lab costs.

Withdrawal notice received after the start of the course:
When a student withdraws after a course has started but prior to its midway point, the refund will be the course cost minus a $100 registration fee and any earned tuition. Refunds will be calculated based on the date that written notification indicating the intent to withdraw is received by CCNM.
Once the course reaches the midpoint, no refunds will be awarded.

Earned tuition will be calculated on a course-by-course basis using the following formula:

(TOTAL TUITION / TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES) x NUMBER OF CLASSES TAKEN PLACE
=TOTAL EARNED TUITION

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information about the Prerequisite Sciences courses, please contact the CCNM Admissions and Student Services Department at 1-866-241-2266 ext. 245 or info@ccnm.edu.

To register for a Prerequisite Sciences course, click here.