Additional Admissions Considerations

Naturopathic Medicine Dual Degree

Three Naturopathic Medicine Dual Degrees are offered at Bastyr University:

Washington

  • MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP)
  • Master of Acupuncture with optional Chinese Herbal Medicine Certificate MAc/MAcCHM)
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

California

  • MA in Counseling Psychology (MACP)

Eligibility Requirements 

In order to be eligible for a Naturopathic Dual Degree, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Be enrolled in the Naturopathic Medical program at Bastyr University
  • Be in good academic standing

For MACP, MAc, and MAcCHM dual students:

  • Complete all 5000 & 6000 level courses in the ND program (the first two years of a 4-year track or first three years if on the 5XA track) before the start of the dual degree program

For MPH dual students:

  • Complete the 1st year of the ND program, either the 4-year or 5XA track before the start of the dual degree program
  • Completion of an introductory statistics or biostatistics course

Admissions

The admissions process for naturopathic medicine dual degree students is the same as for new incoming students. Candidates interested in MPH should apply in Year 1 of the ND program. Candidates interested in MACP, MAc, and MAcCHM should apply in Year 2 of the ND program.