Expanding Opportunities for CCNM Graduates
CCNM and Southern Cross University Create New Graduate Pathway in Integrative Medicine

 

Thursday, July 16, 2026 (TORONTO/NEW SOUTH WALES) - The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), Canada, and Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia, have established a formal articulation agreement that expands academic opportunities for CCNM graduates.
Through this new pathway, eligible graduates can continue their education by enrolling in SCU's online Master of Integrative Medicine program while receiving advanced standing credit in recognition of their prior learning and professional education.
The agreement reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing evidence-informed, patient-centred health care and expanding educational opportunities for naturopathic graduates. By recognizing the rigorous academic preparation provided at CCNM, the pathway enables graduates to further develop their knowledge and skills in integrative medicine, while enhancing their ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary health care teams.
Associate Professor Andrea Bugarcic is the Deputy Director (Education) at Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine.
"We are proud to partner with the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine to provide their graduates with an internationally recognised pathway into advanced study through the University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine,” says Associate Professor Bugarcic.
“This agreement strengthens educational links between our institutions and supports the development of highly skilled practitioners who can contribute to integrative health care settings globally."
This articulation agreement builds on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2023 that formalised a collaborative relationship between the institutions to advance naturopathic medicine globally.
"This global articulation agreement between the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and Southern Cross University represents an important milestone in expanding academic opportunities for our graduates," says Dr. Rahim Karim, President and CEO of CCNM. "It enables CCNM graduates to build on their naturopathic medical education by pursuing advanced knowledge in integrative medicine and team-based care, while strengthening the competencies needed to work collaboratively in increasingly complex health care environments. We are proud to partner with Southern Cross University in creating meaningful international pathways that support lifelong learning and prepare our graduates to make an even greater impact on patient care."
For more information and admission requirements, visit the SCU website.
About the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM)
The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), established in 1978, is Canada's premier, pan-Canadian academic institution for education and research in naturopathic medicine. CCNM has two campuses, one in Toronto and another in the Metro Vancouver area known as the Boucher Campus. Its graduates are eligible to write the licensing examinations for all regulated jurisdictions in Canada and the United States to become naturopathic doctors.
For more information, please contact:
Karamjit Singh
Manager, Marketing & Communications
Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
(416) 498-1255 ext. 263
ksingh@ccnm.edu
About Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is a world-ranked university on Australia’s east coast, with main campuses at the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers-Lismore and Coffs Harbour. We are surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and environments of stunning natural beauty. Find out more at scu.edu.au. The National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, at Southern Cross University, is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and innovation in naturopathic medicine and health education, research and practice. We create, promote and advocate a strong culture of incorporating evidence-based science into healthcare education and clinical practice.
For more information, please contact:
Sharlene King
Media Officer
Southern Cross University
+61 429 661 349
scumedia@scu.edu.au