Seattle, Washington and San Diego, California

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Since its inception in 1978, Bastyr University has been a pioneer in science-based natural medicine. Founders Les Griffith, ND; William A. Mitchell, Jr., ND; and Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND; along with Sheila Quinn, named the school after their beloved teacher and noted Seattle naturopathic physician Dr. John Bastyr. With just $200 in startup costs during their humble beginnings, the founders created a vision for an accredited natural health school that now is recognized as the leading health arts and sciences university in the world.

Founding President Emeritus Dr. Pizzorno saw the University through some significant growth during his 22 years of service, including the move to the current 51-acre campus in Kenmore, Washington, to accommodate the growing student body. (See the Historical Milestones.)

Although the school started as a naturopathic medicine college, Bastyr University now offers more than 20 degree and certificate programs. Building on its science-based foundation, the University has been the recipient of a number of multimillion-dollar research grants from the National Institutes of Health.

In September 2012, the University expanded again, opening Bastyr University California in San Diego, welcoming more than 50 students to its inaugural Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine class. California’s first and only accredited school of naturopathic medicine also offers a Master of Science in Nutrition for Wellness. In 2018, the San Diego campus is adding several new programs to its academic offerings: the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Culinary Arts, the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Biology, the Post-Baccalaureate in Naturopathic Medicine, and the Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.

Degrees offered

• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (offered in WA and CA)
  
• Master of Science in:
  
• • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • Ayurvedic Sciences
  • Midwifery
  • Nutrition (whole food based)
  • Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology
  • MSN Wellness offered ONLY at CA campus

• Master of Public Health
• Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
• Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems
• Bachelor of Science with a Major in:
  • Exercise Science and Wellness
  • Health Psychology
  • Herbal Sciences
  • Integrated Human Biology (offered in WA and as of Fall 2018, CA)
  • Nutrition (with optional Didactic Program in Dietetics)
  • Nutrition and Culinary Arts (offered in WA and as of Fall 2017, CA)
  • Nutrition and Exercise Science

• Certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Certificate in Holistic Landscape Design
• Dietetic Internship

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