Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double Degree
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- Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.)
- Doctor of Naturopathy
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- Peterborough
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- Fall
- Health, Nursing & Medicine
At a glance:
- Degree Bachelor of Arts & Science (B.A.S.) Doctor of Naturopathy
- Campus Peterborough
- Program is Offered Fall
- Study Options Full time
- OUAC Codes RSN - Peterborough
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The Trent Advantage
Earn a Bachelor of Arts & Science degree at Trent and Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in seven years through Canada’s first double degree pathway to naturopathic medicine.
Build a direct pathway to a career in naturopathic medicine through this unique, first-of-its-kind double degree. Spend your first three years at Trent studying science, humanities and health while completing the academic requirements for your ND designation. Then transition to the CCNM in Toronto for four years of classroom and clinical training, preparing to practice an evidence-informed, integrative approach to healthcare.
- Earn two respected degrees in seven years: a Bachelor of Arts and Science (General) from Trent and a Doctor of Naturopathy from CCNM.
- Develop clinical skills through hands-on training in teaching clinics and community placements while studying botanical medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, and physical medicine.
- Follow a coordinated academic pathway with advising and support to help you complete CCNM prerequisites at Trent and transition into professional naturopathic medicine training.
Program Possibilites
Add an Option to your Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double Degree degree to explore an additional area of interest
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Pre-Medical Studies
Medicine, dentistry, veterinary and pharmacy – just a few professional programs that require individuals to have a well-rounded background in the physical sciences and life sciences, as well as the social sciences and humanities. This option will help prepare you for a future in a medical profession and will give you a significant advantage when it comes time to prep for examinations like the MCAT or DAT.
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Health & Medical Humanities
Learn about arts-based approaches to health, what it takes to make good ethical decisions in a medical context, and how the arts influence and are influenced by cultural views on health and wellness. This option encourages students to make connections between how we imagine health, illness, and disabilities and our lived experiences of them. Complete this option and be prepared for a wide range of health-related and caring professions in public health, bioethics, arts-based therapies, pharmaceutical sales, medical insurance, health communication, health administration, and health law.
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Leadership
What does it mean to be a leader? How does one learn to lead? In this option you will learn all about the importance of building relationships and directing people to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. With opportunities to learn from Trent University’s Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership, and take courses from across disciplines, you will develop comprehensive perspectives on leadership and earn a formal designation that signals your leadership capacity to future employers.
Career experience while you learn
Every Bachelor of Arts & Science / Doctor of Naturopathy Double Degree student has a guaranteed route to paid, credited experience before they graduate.
Research Opportunities
- Build your scientific and research skills through hands-on labs in biology, chemistry and psychology, with opportunities to pursue independent faculty supervised research projects.
- Connect with naturopathic medicine research at CCNM through projects and Research Club events available through Trent’s broader CCNM partnership.
Field Schools and Hands-On Courses
- Build your scientific foundation at Trent through laboratory-based study in areas such as human anatomy and physiology, and cellular and molecular biology.
- Connect science, society and health through case-based learning and colloquia that prepares you to approach healthcare from multiple perspectives.
- Develop hands-on clinical skills at CCNM, providing supervised patient care in teaching clinics while practising naturopathic approaches including botanical medicine, acupuncture, nutrition and physical medicine.
Placements
- Participate in community outreach placements, serving diverse populations, and expanding your clinical perspective.
- Gain community placement and paid internship experience during the professional phase of the program, working with diverse populations while developing practical skills in naturopathic healthcare.
Career Paths
- Private Practice
- Integrative Health Centres
- Research
- Public Health and Policy
- Product Development
In Their Own Words
The double degree pathway integrates the humanities and social sciences, sciences, and health fields, equipping future healthcare leaders with the interdisciplinary and well-rounded perspective that is essential to meeting the complex needs of today’s communities.
Dr. Sarah West
Dean of Science
Admissions
To qualify for the double degree, students must: Apply to Trent University through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) and select the Bachelor of Arts and Science – Naturopathy Double Degree.
Requirements
If you are coming straight from high school in Ontario or are a recent grad, the general admission requirements are:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program-specific prerequisites
- ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
| Admission Requirements | Recommended Admission Requirements | Estimated Admission Average | Co-op Admission Average |
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| ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U | 80-82% |
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine agrees to review applications for conditional acceptance from any student who is in Year 2 of the Bachelor of Arts and Science General - Naturopathy Double Degree program at Trent University with a minimum 75%/3.0 GPA overall average. Trent students shall apply directly through the NDCAS application system used by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Students must meet all specific admission requirements (i.e., interview essay, references) and fulfill any conditions (e.g., GPA requirements, and prerequisite courses) for entry into the Doctor of Naturopathy Degree program. Requirements for admission are outlined on the CCNM website.
Tuition Estimate
Estimate your tuition, ancillary fees, and potential entrance scholarships based on your program, residency status, and academic average.
Tuition
Base Tuition Fee
$6,240.85
Ancillary Fees
Ancillary Fees (non-tuition costs supporting student services, such as athletics, campus safety, college fees, etc.)
$2,122.22
Total:
$ 8,363.07
* The tuition details and scholarships listed are for domestic students only. International applicants should contact the financial aid office directly for equivalent guidance.
Scholarships
If you’re a top scholar with an average of 80% or higher, you qualify to automatically receive an entrance scholarship to Trent. Scholars with 95% or higher? You earn free first-year tuition – no application required.
| Entrance Average | Maximum Scholarship Potential | Details |
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| 95%+ | $18,241 | $6,241 first year Full Tuition + $4,000 x 3 years |
| 90-94.9% | $12,000 | $3,000 x 4 years |
| 85-89.9% | $8,000 | $2,000 x 4 years |
| 80-84.9% | $6,000 | $1,500 x 4 years |
* Available to Domestic students only. Based on 2026/27 tuition for a general arts and science program
Explore additional funding for domestic and international students
Trent devotes more of our operating budget to undergraduate scholarships and bursaries than any other University our size in the country. It's why we've been one of the best in Ontario for for more than 20 years.
At Trent University, we believe in rewarding academic excellence. That's why we have recently increased all of our renewable entrance scholarships.
Whether you are coming to Trent from within Canada or across the world, all students are automatically considered for entrance scholarships based on your academic achievement – no application required. Canadian students entering with an average of 95%+ earn full tuition. 80% or higher? You qualify for scholarships valued at over $18,000, with recipients of our most prestigious scholarships earning up to $30,000 over four years. International students are eligible for scholarships valued at up to $12,000 over four years, renewable annually throughout your degree.
Students may apply for scholarships offered by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine when enrolled in the Doctor of Naturopathy Degree program based on availability for that particular academic year.