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Naturopathic College Preparatory Program (NCPP) Introduction CCNM requires extensive courses in pre-medical sciences for eligibility 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 preparatory courses at the undergraduate level which can be completed on a part-time basis prior to admission into the ND program. The purpose of the NCPP is to provide students with equivalent training to the prerequisite courses and prepare them for success in the ND program. The curriculum includes relevant pre-medical sciences as well as an academic introduction to naturopathic medicine. Applicants to the Naturopathic College Preparatory Program can apply for individual courses on an as-needed basis. Those whose university background does not include any pre-medical sciences, are encouraged to enroll in all five preparatory course, provided at a discounted rate. (Note: Courses offered within the NCPP are not normally transferable to other academic institutions with the exception of some schools that have been accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.) The NCPP is offered two times per year with sessions being held in the months immediately prior to each intake of the ND program (September and January). All courses are offered on a part-time basis. Classes take place in the evenings and on weekends to allow students to continue to work during their studies. Those students who are required to take all of the preparatory courses should expect to complete the program over five months. Students have the opportunity to enroll in courses over different starts/sessions providing that they have successfully completed all necessary prerequisites (See Course Descriptions and Prerequisites section below). Session dates and application deadlines are available at www.ccnm.edu/preparatory.html. Requirements for Admission NCPP applicants will be subject to the same admissions standards and procedures as outlined for entry into the full-time ND program (see page XX). Qualified applicants wishing to enroll in any preparatory course(s) must have completed a minimum of three years (15 full courses, 90 credit hours) towards a baccalaureate degree at an accredited university. (Note: The NCPP is not a substitute for the minimum university requirement.) The 90-credit-hour university requirement must be completed prior to commencement of any preparatory courses and may not be taken concurrently. Applicants should have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.3 on a four-point scale (equivalent to a letter grade B or 75 per cent). International transcripts must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by World Education Service Ltd. In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed on an autobiographical sketch, essay, and two confidential references. If an applicant is positively assessed on the above requirements, they will be selected for an in-depth interview. Previous academic and professional experience, leadership skills, ethical qualities as well as knowledge of naturopathic medicine will be assessed. Application forms are available at www.ccnm.edu/preparatory.html. Please direct all inquiries to: Student Services Department The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine 1255 Sheppard Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, Canada M2K 1E2 Tel: 416-498-1255/1-866-241-2266 ext. 245 Fax: 416-498-3197 E-mail: info@ccnm.edu Matriculation into the ND Program All applicants who are approved for admission into the NCPP are granted conditional acceptance into the ND program. Students enrolled in any preparatory course(s) must complete the course(s) in which they are enrolled with a final mark of 60 per cent or higher to be eligible for transition into the ND program. Those who successfully complete the preparatory courses are not required to submit an additional application for the ND program and may choose to enroll within one year of a future intake, or reapply. Students are eligible to enroll in each preparatory course a maximum of one time. Registration and Deposit Information Upon acceptance to any NCPP course(s), students are required to submit a 10 per cent tuition deposit to confirm their acceptance of the admission offer and indicate their intent to enroll. Students will be notified in their acceptance letter of date and time for course registration. On the first day of classes, students are required to sign official course registration forms and pay all related fees. At that time, the student will be issued a student number, handbook and CCNM ID card. Balance of tuition for all preparatory courses is payable in full on the first day of the student’s first course. Credit cards cannot be accepted for payment of tuition fees. A detailed course syllabus, book list and courseware and lab kit (if required) will be provided by the course instructor on the first day of class. Students enrolled in preparatory courses at CCNM are bound by the academic policies and student code of conduct as outlined in the CCNM Student Handbook (available online at http://www.ccnm.edu/pdf/CCNM_StudentHandbook.pdf). Course Listings Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Equivalent to PGC101 General Chemistry 6 General Chemistry PBI100 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function 6 General Biology POC100 Organic Chemistry 3 Organic Chemistry PBC100 Biochemistry 3 Biochemistry PPS100 Foundations of Clinical and Counselling Psychology 6 Introduction to Psychology (Note: CCNM does not offer a preparatory course in Humanities. Those who are lacking this prerequisite should contact the Student Services Department for further information) Tuition and Related Fees Tuition Fees General Chemistry $1,000 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function $2,000 Organic Chemistry $2,000 Biochemistry $1,000 Foundations of Clinical and Counseling Psychology $2,000 Full Program (includes all of the above courses) $5,500 (Note: students may enroll in any combination of the above courses for a maximum tuition fee of $5,500.) Other Fees Tuition Deposit 10% of tuition Application Fee $150 Late Application Administrative Fee $50 Courseware/Lab kits Varies per course Student ID card $25 (Note: all fees are subject to change at any time and without notice. Credit card payments cannot be accepted.) Refund Information Once an applicant confirms attendance in the course (s) by submitting the required 10 per cent 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 100 per cent refund less 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 the midway point of the course, the refund will be the course cost less 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 That Have Taken Place = Total Earned Tuition Course Descriptions and Prerequisites PGC101 General Chemistry General Chemistry is an intensive course that provides an introduction to chemistry. It is a demanding, fast-paced course, taught at the first-year university level. There are no prerequisites; however, high school chemistry and biology will prove helpful to the student. The course is designed to touch on several fundamental aspects of chemistry including: chemical laws, reaction stoichiometry, thermochemistry, quantum mechanics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and acids and bases. Application to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course. General Chemistry will serve as a foundation course to both the preparatory and ND programs. Incorporation of the laboratory component allows the student to experience a practical application of chemistry, thus enhancing and re-enforcing material covered in the lecture component of the course. There is no required textbook; however, the student may find any general chemistry textbook useful for reference and/or additional exercise. The lectures are interactive and require student participation. The student will require a scientific calculator. There are three lectures each week, comprising 10.5 lecture hours in total per week. The lectures run for five consecutive weeks. There are four laboratory sessions, comprising 12 hours in total. There is also a self-directed study component where the student will be given a variety of topics from which to choose. This independent study is to be worked on outside of lecture time. PBI100 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function This course will provide students with a core foundation in their knowledge of cellular and molecular biology, and the basis for applying biological concepts to the human body. Students will learn to use the relevant vocabulary and concepts correctly in a biological and clinical context. In addition, students will acquire an understanding of the known mechanisms by which the cells and organisms function and achieve homeostasis. POC100 Organic Chemistry (Prerequisite: PGC101 or six credits of General Chemistry with lab from an accredited university.) Organic Chemistry is an intensive, introductory course, taught at the first-year university level. General chemistry is a prerequisite. Organic Chemistry is designed to give the student the fundamentals of organic chemistry including such topics as: chemical reactivity, reaction pathways, stereochemistry, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and amines. Application to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course. Organic chemistry will provide the necessary foundation for the ND program. Incorporation of the laboratory component allows the student to experience a practical application of organic chemistry, thus enhancing and re-enforcing material covered in the lecture component of the course. There is no required textbook; however, the student may find any introductory organic chemistry textbook useful for reference and/or additional exercises. The lectures are interactive and require student participation. The student will require graph paper and a scientific calculator. PBC100 Biochemistry (Prerequisite: PGC101 or six credits of General Chemistry with lab from an accredited university.) Biochemistry is an intensive, introductory course taught at the first year university level. General chemistry is a prerequisite. Biochemistry is designed to give the student a solid foundation and prepare them with the necessary knowledge for the ND program. Biochemistry is an in-depth course and covers such topics as: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, digestion and metabolism, the Kreb’s cycle, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis. Application to naturopathic medicine is incorporated throughout the course, making it rather unique. There is no required textbook; however, Lippincott’s Biochemistry Review, 3rd edition is recommended as this textbook is also used in the ND program. The lectures are interactive and require student participation. The student will require graph paper and a scientific calculator. PPS100 Foundations of Clinical and Counselling Psychology 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 the students in continuing their naturopathic medical education, and is presented within a humanities framework that includes naturopathic philosophies. It will increase the student’s scientific understanding of human nature and appreciation of humans as psycho-physiological beings.