Tuition & Fees
Students are responsible for the following tuition and fees as outlined below.
Admission Fees for the 2013-2014 Academic Year
| Application fee | $115 USD | Due with application through NDCAS |
| Interview assessment fee | $150 | Due at interview |
| Registration fee | $100 | Due upon enrolment |
| Enrolment tuition deposit (September intake) | $2393 |
Due upon enrolment and deducted from the annual tuition fee payment. Refund policy applies. Download the Enrolment Contract with Refund Policy. . |
| Enrolment tuition deposit (January intake) | $1596 |
Due upon enrolment and deducted from the annual tuition fee payment. Refund policy applies.
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| Enrolment tuition deposit (Transfer students-September intake) | 10% of annual tuition fee (this amount depends on the student’s schedule which varies depending on transfer credits approved) |
Due upon enrolment and deducted from the annual tuition fee payment. Refund policy applies. Download the Enrolment Contract with Refund Policy.
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| Re-application fee | $50 | For students who voluntarily withdraw from program without approved leave |
| Transfer credits assessment fee | $150 | Due upon offer to transfer applicant |
| Advanced standing credits assessment fee | $150 | Due upon offer to advanced standing applicant |
| Prior Credit Recognition Fees |
$50 Per Credit Challenged | Due after offer of acceptance |
Tuition Fees
| Four-year program | $23,933 |
Year 1 tuition fee for all new students (except transfer students into Year 3). Refund policy applies. Download the Enrolment Contract with Refund Policy. |
| Transfer students | $23,881* |
Full course load tuition fee for transfer students into Year 3 of the program. Refund policy applies. Download the Enrolment Contract with Refund Policy. |
Required Fees for 2012-2013 Academic Year
| Boucher Naturopathic Student Association annual membership fee | $100 |
| Student records archiving fee | $5.00 |
Books, Supplies & Other Fees
Required and recommended books are not included in the tuition fees and average between $2,400 and $3,000 CDN in first year ($3,000 to $5,000+ for entire program), with the first year's cost representing about twice the average annual cost of other years. Books may be purchased through the Boucher Naturopathic Students Association. A required and recommended booklist is provided to all incoming students prior to matriculation.
All students require a personal laptop computer (PC or Mac) at own cost.
Additional required fees, such as graduation fees, clinic supplies, travel and accommodation costs for the anatomy lab, amount to approximately $3,000 to $4,000+ over the entire program. These fees will apply to the terms in which they occur (see details below in additional fees payable to other agencies/institutions).
Additional Fees Payable to Other Agencies/Institutions
| Anatomy dissection lab travel and accommodation (six-day intensive course off-site following end of Term 6 of four-year program) |
$700 (approximately) |
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Communicable disease testing |
Varies |
| Valid and current CPR-HCP certificate (prior to entry into clinic intern rotations) |
Through St. John’s Ambulance |
| Criminal record check (prior to matriculation and again prior to start of clinic intern rotations) |
Fees vary by jurisdiction |
| Clothing as per clinic dress code | Your cost |
Required personal medical equipment:
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Approximately $1,500 to $3000 (varies by supplier and quality). |
Recommended Equipment:
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Varies by supplier and quality |
| ND licensing exams | See NABNE and jurisdictional licensing boards. In British Columbia see the CNPBC. |
| ND licensing and membership fees | Varies by jurisdiction. In British Columbia see the CNPBC. |
Miscellaneous School Fees
| Convocation Fee |
$100 |
| Course Re-Takes | Full cost of the course |
| Duplicate T2202A Form | $25 each |
| Late Payment of Tuition | $50 (each instance) |
| Late Payment of Tuition Interest Charges | 16% per annum |
| Late/Early/Re-Write Examination Fee | $80 each exam |
| Lost Library Books | Full Replacement Cost |
| Supplemental Exam Fee | $80 |
| NSF Cheque Charge | $50 (each instance) |
| Official Transcript | $25 each plus $5 for each additional transcript |
| Replacement Security Access Card | $15 |
| Bicycle Storage Key - refundable | $20 |
| Replacement Diploma | $50 |
| Replacement ID card or Name Badge | $10 |
Additional Fees for International Students
| *Transcript evaluation through accepted service such as WES (completed as part of NDCAS application) | Varies by service |
| **Student study permit | See fees at: Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
