Naturopathic - Bastyr University

Naturopathic from Bastyr University is a Campus Master Naturopathic degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Named by The Princeton Review as one of the 168 best medical schools in the country, the School of Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University is committed to developing leaders in the evolving field of natural medicine. Bastyr's fully accredited naturopathic doctor (ND) program is internationally renowned for its rigorous curriculum, comprehensive clinical training and groundbreaking research. With that in mind, there is no better place to earn a well-respected, nationally recognized degree in natural medicine than Bastyr. Students come to Bastyr because they seek careers that resonate with their core values, including a belief in natural healing and whole-person medicine. They prepare for success as naturopathic doctors with the support of our state-of-the-art clinical training model, which trains students to formulate effective, personalized treatment plans for patients. This in-depth clinical training, coupled with Bastyr's robust basic sciences curriculum, is responsible for our graduates consistently earning top scores on the Naturopathic Licensing Examinations (NPLEX). And because our graduates speak the common language of science, they work as peers with other health care providers in integrative settings. Career Opportunities: This is an exciting time to be a naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic medicine is a growing profession with demand for NDs ever on the rise. Many people are beginning to appreciate the benefits of using natural healing therapies and are exploring the advantages of integrative medicine. In fact, a 2008 study by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) found 38 percent of adults and 12 percent of children in the U.S. use some form of alternative medicine. People are realizing that a natural approach to healing works. Consequently, more career opportunities in natural medicine exist than ever before, more insurance companies are offering benefits for natural therapies, and many businesses are now instituting wellness programs for their employees. This degree leads to such careers as a: * Naturopathic doctor working as a primary natural care physician in private practice, as a specialist or at a clinic dedicated to integrative medicine * Medical research scientist studying natural medicine * Naturopathic consultant in industry, insurance or the political arena * Wellness entrepreneur * Natural medicine spokesperson/advisor * Natural products specialist * Corporate wellness educator * Public health administrator * Natural medicine author/public speaker * Faculty member in naturopathic or conventional medical institution View more details on Bastyr University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Naturopathic courses.