Become a Student

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We know you have choices when considering what school to attend for a career in natural medicine. When you choose the University of Natural Medicine, you join a global community of people of all ages and all walks of life who are choosing to heal the world through honoring our planet, our communities and our minds and bodies by natural means.

If you feel the commitment to consistently strive for a “better, more natural way to heal”, we offer you the scientific foundation, the wisdom of healing traditions and practices which have passed the test of modern research and verification, and the technical knowledge you need to work cooperatively with allopathic and natural healthcare colleagues alike in serving people and returning them to health.

There are many ways you can contribute to this vision with a degree from the University of Natural Medicine. As a student, here are some of the benefits and opportunities you can realize by studying with us:

Benefits and Opportunities

  • 100% online, Distance Learning from anywhere across the world
  • Self-Paced with a 6 year window to complete your degree
  • Accelerated Programs from BS through ND / PhD
  • Independent Study tailored to career goals
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Seminars, practical and clinical trainings are available at our worldwide affiliate clinics, hospitals and institutes or may be completed in one’s own practice/clinic with approval.
  • Certificate Programs for specializations
  • Advanced Placement for healthcare professionals
  • Able to sit for Board Certification Exams
  • Faculty who are active and practicing in their fields
  • Hands-on Clinical Experience with mentors

COST-EFFECTIVE programs that are STUDENT-CENTERED

Directed independent RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES combined with real life experience and clinical situations to lead the student into in-depth inquiry, Integrative knowledge, practical applications, credibility and competency in the field.

The INTEGRATION of independent study, plus practical and residential training options, designed for professionals and students seeking advanced degree and certificate programs. This approach allows the student or practitioner to expand their knowledge and training without jeopardizing or sacrificing their personal and professional lives.

The establishment of a WORLDWIDE FACULTY of respected, knowledgeable specialists, practitioners and educators who have excelled in their professions.

The availability of CERTIFICATE COURSES that may be completed without the commitment to a full degree program. These diplomas and certificates enable the student to practice various modalities while completing the more extensive degree programs. Each completed certificate course earns credit hours that can be used toward a degree program.

PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP for the Master’s Thesis and Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation to ensure the synthesis of knowledge and practical applications.

The availability of competent CLINICAL PRACTICE in the student’s chosen field through an Integrative network of natural health clinics to maximize student training and experience.

Directed independent RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CASE STUDIES combined with real life experience and clinical situations to lead the student into in-depth inquiry, Integrative knowledge, practical applications, credibility and competency in the field.