Bastyr University Reviews of Doctorates in Holistic Medicine

"Bastyr University's doctorate program in Naturopathic Medicine is of the best quality. The directors of the program hold the students and faculty to a very high standard in order to produce the most qualified Physicians. Furthermore, because class sizes are small and intimate, faculty at Bastyr University are able to give students their full attention and encourage the academic growth as well as personal growth in each student. One of the areas which this University could develop further is in its campus life, such as on campus housing and alternative transportation options for students. The students are also working with faculty to acquire on campus exercise machines to support healthy living and stress reduction."

"I am a Naturopathic Medical Student, and it is an amazing program. I have never seen a school work so hard to support its students and help them to succeed. There are daycare facilities, on campus clinic shifts and counseling appointments available if you need them for $15 a visit, free tutoring, and all of the professors have tutorial hours during the week so you can get help directly from the instructor. It is a vigorous, challenging environment, but I have been able to keep my head above water. They really help you to understand the medicine, the history behind it, and what its foundations are. I would recommend this program to anyone looking for a career in Naturopathy."

"Bastyr has a fantastic faculty, facility and community. However, the costs are steep and few scholarships are available. Still, I feel like the education I received was well worth the expense."

"A very intensive medical school that focuses on Naturopathic methods. We explore all types of healing ranging from the mind to the body to the spirit and pull it all together to create optimal health. Pros - The professors are available and excited about our learning. It's very thorough in the training. Cons - expensive, but it's medical school so that's to be expected. The CA campus is very small since we've only been here for 3 years, but we are growing rapidly."

"The quality of the education is second to none. The location of the California campus is like paradise and good for studying."

"There are many pros about Bastyr university where I feel that the faculty and staff support the students on every level, there is a level of compassion to teach and build strong connection with each individual. there is a great sense of community in at Bastyr"

"This graduate program is a rigorous and science-based one that prepares students for work as naturopathic physicians. All the staff at Bastyr University (from Admissions to Academic Advising, to Financial Aid to the Faculty) has been incredibly helpful and welcoming."

"Bastyr University has the best Naturopathic Medicine program in the country! They come at learning from all angles and work to give all learning styles something to sink their teeth into. Bastyr is adaptive, responsive and highly receptive to its students wants and needs. If natural health is something you are interested in there is no better place to learn. The community is incredibly engaged and passionate about what they are doing!"

"Bastyr is the best Naturopathic Medical college in the United States. It has a great program and I feel like the education is a good preparation for my future career as an ND/LAc. Difficulties included being away from my family and finding the time to work, amidst all the studying. I wouldn't change my decision one bit if I were to do it all over again!"

"Pros- Love the community. The academic vigor is present and encouraging to grow as well. Cons-Poor financial aid. Classes are not possible to do only online."

"The education at Bastyr is excellent! Outstanding professors!"

"My school is great academically--the program I'm in could hardly be better. The area the school is in, though, isn't ideal, and very little convenient public transportation exists."

"Bastyr offers a unique program and provides competitive education for its students. I feel there are some improvements to be had but, overall, I feel this is the best education in this field that I could receive."

"BUC has the most amazing faculty! They are more than helpful and kind."

"The type of education you receive at this school is unique. There is a myriad of possibilities to ensue after school, however, none of them are very financially stable options. Overall, I would not take back the decision coming here mainly due to the people I've encountered and relationships made, skills I've gained as a practitioner, and exposure to a strange and familiar network of people. There are, however, many inefficient aspects of the education, especially for how much it costs. For example, for how much we pay, we should be seeing many more patients and doing much less busy work. The administration fluctuates in how much they heed your concerns or respond, which is quite frustrating at times."