Ph.D. in Naturopathy

Ph.D. in Naturopathy

Specially created in partnership with one of the most important Brazilian institutions in the field.

Ph.D. in Naturopathy with Emphasis on Phytotherapy and Trofotherapy. International Ph.D. in partnership with INNAP Faculty - Brazil.
You with an American Ph.D. and Brazilian specialization.

This program consists of two cores

1. Curricular core

In this core, the doctoral student will concentrate the study and research in a perspective of systematic deepening in the most fundamental areas of naturopathy, phytotherapy and trofotherapy.
In this curricular period, biochemistry, pathophysiology, phytochemistry and nutrigenomics will be covered in a very profound way.

2. Bench

During the baccalaureate period, the doctoral student will develop his research and his thesis, will receive guidance on research and the writing of the thesis.

Double certification

  1. The graduate of this course will receive the diploma that the holder will hold as a Ph.D. which is among the highest degrees in the North American academic system.

Double certification

Normal time 4,5 years
Possible to be done in 2,5 years according to the student’s project

Corresponding to the curricular period, research and bench.

Target Audience

Health professionals in general naturopathic professionals and acupuncturists .

Duration

30 months

Exclusivity of this course

A curricular matrix that will deepen the main contents that will guarantee mastery in your clinical practice, the doctorate will enable research and its scientific development.

Course objective

Trofotherapy is currently the most researched area of naturopathy due to its potential for prevention and treatment, the doctor in Naturopathy will have advanced knowledge in this area.
Another area that will be researched along with trofotherapy will be phytotherapy. This knowledge is confluent since both act under the biochemistry and molecular physiology.

This doctoral program aims to direct the research student to a professional practice in which, in addition to producing knowledge, to obtain tools for professional mastery.

Curriculum

  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Trophology
  • Phytotherapy
  • Methodology
  • Research orientation
  • Thesis orientation
  • Bench