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How to Become a Naturopathic Doctor in Nova Scotia

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Do you need a licence?

Licence required

You must be registered with the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator to work as a naturopathic doctor in Nova Scotia or to use a protected title.

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“The Regulator’s registration and licensure process protects the public by ensuring that all individuals seeking to practice chiropractic or naturopathy, meet basic requirements of knowledge, skill, and ethics.”

From nscnr.ca/registration-licensing, checked October 10, 2026.

At a glance

Licence status
Licence required See the source
Routes
Annual fees
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad total fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Total Fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing

Your roadmap

Every route is listed. Follow the one that matches where you trained.

Trained in Canada

  • Listed one-time fees: $350
  • 2 steps without a listed fee
  • Annual fees: $17,460
  • Listed time: 2.1 months (only 2 of 4 steps state a time)

  1. Create a user profile and complete the online application to become a registrant.

    Source
    “To become a Registrant of the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator, please Register Here to create a user profile and complete the online application.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...

  2. Have a Canadian criminal records check, educational transcripts, and confirmation of NPLEX results sent directly to the regulator.

    Time: 60 days
    Time source
    “applications will be closed if all required documentation has not been received by the Registrar within 60 days of initial application date.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...
    Source
    “Completion of a Canadian Criminal Records Check. This may be obtained via CSI”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...

  3. Once the application and documents are accepted, successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination before licensure.

    Source
    “Upon receipt of a completed application form and once all required documentation has been accepted, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination prior to licensure.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...

  4. If registration is granted, confirm professional liability insurance and pay the applicable licensing fees before the license is issued.

    Time: 5 days
    Time source
    “Applicants will be notified in writing of their registration decision within 5 business days of completing the Jurisprudence exam.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...
    Source
    “If successful, confirmation of required Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance will be required prior to issuing the license.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...

Listed fees for this route

One-time total listed: $350

One-time fees listed for Trained in Canada, by type
Fee typeAmountShare
Application $200 57%
Exams $150 43%
One-time total $350 100%

2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Annual fees: $17,460 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.

  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad total fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Total Fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing

Official page for this route

Licensed in another province

  • 4 steps without a listed fee
  • Annual fees: $17,460
  • Listed time: 2.1 months (only 2 of 4 steps state a time)

  1. Create a user profile and complete the online application to become a registrant.

    Source
    “To become a Registrant of the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator, please Register Here to create a user profile and complete the online application.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...

  2. Have a Canadian criminal records check and letters of standing from every regulator where a license was held sent directly to the regulator.

    Time: 60 days
    Time source
    “applications will be closed if all required documentation has not been received by the Registrar within 60 days of initial application date.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...
    Source
    “Letter(s) standing must be provided to NSCNR from the regulatory organization in all jurisdictions where a license has been held.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...

  3. Once the application and documents are accepted, successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination before licensure.

    Source
    “Upon receipt of a completed application form and once all required documentation has been accepted, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination prior to licensure.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...

  4. If registration is granted, confirm professional liability insurance and pay the applicable licensing fees before the license is issued.

    Time: 5 days
    Time source
    “Applicants will be notified in writing of their registration decision within 5 business days of completing the Jurisprudence exam.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...
    Source
    “If successful, payment of applicable licensing fees are required prior to issuing the license.”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...

Listed fees for this route

No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

4 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Annual fees: $17,460 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.

  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad total fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Total Fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing

Official page for this route

Trained outside Canada

  • Listed one-time fees: $350
  • 2 steps without a listed fee
  • Annual fees: $17,460
  • Listed time: 2.1 months (only 2 of 4 steps state a time)

  1. Complete the online application and upload the required documentation.

    • Application fee: $200
      Source
      “A one-time application fee of $200.00 is required, payable by credit card online during the application submission.”
      nscnr.ca/nd-general-application
    Source
    “A. ONLINE APPLICATION AND UPLOADED DOCUMENTATION”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application

  2. Provide verification of standing from any jurisdiction where you practiced, educational transcripts, confirmation of NPLEX results, and any additional information the Registrar requests.

    Time: 60 days
    Time source
    “applications will be closed if all required documentation has not been received by the Registrar within 60 days of initial application date.”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application
    Source
    “Verification of standing from any jurisdiction in which you have practiced Naturopathy or other regulated healthcare profession.”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application

  3. Once the application and documents are accepted, successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination before licensure.

    • Jurisprudence exam fee: $150
      Source
      “A Jurisprudence exam fee of $150.00 is required and can be paid online upon invitation.”
      nscnr.ca/nd-general-application
    Source
    “Upon receipt of a completed application form and once all required documentation has been accepted, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination prior to licensure.”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application

  4. If registration is granted, confirm professional liability insurance and pay the applicable licensing fees before the license is issued.

    Time: 5 days
    Time source
    “Applicants will be notified in writing of their registration decision within 5 business days of completing the Jurisprudence exam.”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application
    Source
    “If successful, confirmation of required Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance will be required prior to issuing the license.”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application

Listed fees for this route

One-time total listed: $350

One-time fees listed for Trained outside Canada, by type
Fee typeAmountShare
Application $200 57%
Exams $150 43%
One-time total $350 100%

2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.

Annual fees: $17,460 a year Paid every year, so not part of the one-time total.

  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad total fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr total fee: $2,910
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr.: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Direct Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr. New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Direct Patient Care Practicing – <br>Naturopathic Dr. New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: License Dues: $1,510
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr: Legal Levy: $1,400
    Source
    “Indirect Patient Care Practicing – Naturopathic Dr | $1510.00 | $1400.00 | $2910.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: License Dues: $755
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Legal Levy: $700
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad: Total Fee: $1,455
    Source
    “Provisional Direct Patient Care – ND New Grad | $755.00 | $700.00 | $1455.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing

Official page for this route

Other listed fees

The regulator lists these without tying them to one step, so they are not in the route totals above. Check which apply to you.

  • Canadian Educated New Graduate: Application Fee: $200 (a graduate of a recognized Canadian chiropractic or naturopathic education program and not currently licensed elsewhere in Canada)
    Source
    “Canadian Educated New Graduate | I am a graduate of a recognized Canadian chiropractic or naturopathic education program and am not currently licensed elsewhere in Canada | $200.00 | $150.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Canadian Educated New Graduate: Jurisprudence Exam Fee: $150 (a graduate of a recognized Canadian chiropractic or naturopathic education program and not currently licensed elsewhere in Canada)
    Source
    “Canadian Educated New Graduate | I am a graduate of a recognized Canadian chiropractic or naturopathic education program and am not currently licensed elsewhere in Canada | $200.00 | $150.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Internationally educated or licensed: Application Fee: $200 (completed chiropractic / naturopathic education outside of Canada and not licensed elsewhere in Canada)
    Source
    “Internationally educated or licensed | I completed my chiropractic / naturopathic education outside of Canada and have not been licensed elsewhere in Canada | $200.00 | $150.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing
  • Internationally educated or licensed: Jurisprudence Exam Fee: $150 (completed chiropractic / naturopathic education outside of Canada and not licensed elsewhere in Canada)
    Source
    “Internationally educated or licensed | I completed my chiropractic / naturopathic education outside of Canada and have not been licensed elsewhere in Canada | $200.00 | $150.00”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing

Requirements

Conditions the regulator sets on top of the roadmap steps.

Education

  • Applicants must show completion of a naturopathic educational program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.

    Source
    “Proof of completion from a naturopathic educational program accredited by The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)”
    nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana...

  • General applicants must show completion of a naturopathic educational program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education.

    Source
    “Completion from a naturopathic educational program accredited by The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)”
    nscnr.ca/nd-general-application

Police check

Insurance

Good character

Other

Already licensed in another province?

Direct transfer

Applicants currently licensed in an equivalent category in another Canadian jurisdiction can register under labour mobility rules by applying, providing letters of standing, and passing only the jurisprudence exam, with no application or jurisprudence fees and no entry-to-practice exam or competence assessment required.

Source
“There is no application fee charged to Interprovincial Applicants.”
nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-currently-licensed-nd-in-a...

Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

Check a move between two provinces

Credential assessment

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

Exams

Language tests

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

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Canadian experience

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

Supervised practice

Not stated by the regulator Check with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator

Demand and pay

Job Bank figures for NOC 31209, Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating. Wages for 2021 in Canadian dollars a year; outlook for 2025-2027.

Job Bank wages and outlook in Nova Scotia and Canada
WhereLowMedianHighOutlook
Nova Scotia — — — Moderate (3 of 5)
Canada $32,867 $56,800 $123,000 —

Wages in every province and territory

Naturopathic doctors in other provinces and territories

Regulated in 6 of the other 12 jurisdictions checked so far. The rules differ from one place to the next.

  • British Columbia Licence required
  • Alberta Licence required
  • Saskatchewan Licence required
  • Manitoba Licence required
  • Ontario Licence required
  • Quebec Not confirmed yet
  • New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
  • Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
  • Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
  • Yukon Not confirmed yet
  • Northwest Territories Licence required
  • Nunavut Not confirmed yet

Compare naturopathic doctor licensing across Canada

Sources checked

Pages read on October 10, 2026.

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  2. ND Apply as a new graduate from a Canadian ND Program - Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic RegulatorExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandToggle MenuExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpand nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/apply-as-a-new-graduate-from-a-cana... · fetched October 9, 2026
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  4. ND General / Other Application - Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic RegulatorExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandToggle MenuExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpand nscnr.ca/nd-general-application · fetched October 9, 2026
  5. Jurisprudence / Ethics Exam - Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic RegulatorExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandToggle MenuExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpandExpand nscnr.ca/registration-licensing/jurisprudence-ethics-exam · fetched October 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

2

Do you need a licence to work as a naturopathic doctor in Nova Scotia?

Yes. Registration with Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator is required to practise in Nova Scotia, and to use the title naturopathy.

Which exams are required?

NPLEX Parts I and II Entry-to-Practice examinations, NSCNR Jurisprudence/Ethics exam, Canadian Prescribing and Therapeutics Examination.

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