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The Institute of Natural Medicine

Academic Standards

Excellence, integrity, and professionalism from day one.

At the Institute of Natural Medicine, our goal is to prepare graduates for professional practice in natural health fields while upholding the highest standards of academic quality and ethical responsibility. All students are expected to meet the following academic requirements throughout their program:

1. Grading System – Zero Baseline

We use a Zero Baseline Grading System:

  • Every assignment begins at 0 points.
  • Points are earned based on accuracy, completeness, adherence to instructions, and demonstrated understanding.
  • This method ensures fairness, transparency, and reward for actual work completed.

Grading Scale:

  • 90–100% = Excellent
  • 80–89% = Proficient
  • 70–79% = Satisfactory
  • Below 70% = Does Not Meet Standards (requires revision/resubmission)

2. Assignment Requirements

  • Diploma 1: 1-page papers, practical assignments, quizzes (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false)
  • Diploma 2: 2-page papers, practical assignments, quizzes (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false)
  • Diploma 3: 3-page papers, practical assignments, quizzes (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, true/false)
  • All written work must follow the formatting guidelines in the Official Student Handbook.

3. Holistic Lens in All Classes

Every class is taught through a holistic lens specific to Natural Medicine. This includes integrating physical, emotional, and energetic perspectives in every subject area — from anatomy to herbalism — and using language consistent with natural health practices.

4. Attendance & Participation (Online Learning)

  • Students are expected to log into their online classroom regularly and make consistent progress.
  • Falling more than 30 days behind may result in academic probation.
  • Participation in any live or recorded skills labs is strongly encouraged.

5. Academic Integrity

  • Plagiarism, dishonesty, or falsifying work is grounds for dismissal.
  • All assignments must be the student’s own work, completed without the use of prohibited aids.
  • We use plagiarism detection software and proctored exam tools to ensure academic honesty.

6. Minimum GPA Requirement

  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 75% across all assignments and exams to graduate from each diploma level.

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