Graduate School Overview

Founded in 1978, Bastyr University (Bastyr) is a non-profit, private university offering both graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural medicine. Bastyr is recognized globally for its rigorous curriculum and groundbreaking research. Its international faculty teaches the natural health arts and sciences with an emphasis on integrating mind, body, spirit and nature. A pioneer in natural medicine since its inception, Bastyr continues to be in the forefront of developing the model for 21st-century medicine.

Highlights

Bastyr's diverse curriculum provides the opportunity for electives in a wide variety of natural health fields  Bastyr faculty members are highly qualified professionals, experienced both as educators and as practitioners; more than 80 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees  Bastyr's tranquil 51-acre campus is immediately adjacent to the pristine 316-acre Saint Edward State Park, with miles of hiking, running and biking trails  Students receive extensive clinical training at the largest natural health clinic in the Northwest and 13 external community sites serving diverse patient populations  Over 80 percent of students receive financial aid

Institute Accreditation

Regional Accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Ranking and Reputation

Internationally recognized as a pioneer in natural medicine  Ranked one of America's best medical schools by The Princeton Review  Named by U.S. News & World Report one of "America's Best Colleges"

Graduate Credentials Offered

Fields of Study Approx. # Students Enrolled Masters Degrees PhD Degrees Grad Diplomas/ Certificates Natural Sciences 428        Naturopathic Medicine 499

Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 3/15  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 19,050 - 25,782 Tuition for Selected Degrees (US$)  Medicine : 25,782/year	Admissions Criteria  Minimum GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)     TOEFL (Computer-based) : 213.0     TOEFL (Internet-based) : 79.0     TOEFL (Paper-based) : 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 3/15  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Annual Tuition: 19,050 - 25,782

Institute Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance for Grad Students

US Students International Students Student Loan Programs     Student Scholarship Programs     Student Teaching/Research Assistantships     Student Work Opportunities Programs     Teaching/Research Assistantships

Buildings and Resources

Bastyr's 186,000-square-foot facility houses a wealth of resources dedicated to student success:   Laboratories and dedicated research facilities   A contemporary whole-food nutrition kitchen   Organic culinary and medicinal herb garden   Full-service bookstore   Nutritious and delicious vegetarian cafeteria   Eco-friendly student housing village, ready for occupancy in summer 2010   Wireless Internet access and computer labs The Seattle metropolitan area is rich with cultural activities and entertainment, including restaurants, museums, theaters, opera, symphony, ballet and major league sports. The scenic Puget Sound region offers plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, from hiking and climbing to kayaking, snowboarding and skiing.

Grad Student Organizations

Ayurvedic Club  Exercise Science and Wellness Club  Herbal Ways  Hahnemann Society  Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians (HANP)  Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA)  Sports Medicine Club Student  Midwifery Association