Ayurveda

Course description: Ayurveda, the perfect science or knowledge of life is believed to be the oldest treatment method which evolved around 600 BC in india. In ayurveda, which is basically a humoural medical system, diseases are understood as an imbalance between the body’s three humors, Vata (nerve energy), Pitta (catbolic fire energy) and Kapha (anabolic nutritive energy). Natural herbs and minerals are used for preparing medicines. Apart from herbs, purification and detoxification, dietary changes, body massages and meditation are used to promote health and prevent and treat illness. Ayurvedic medicines are rapidly gaining acceptance all over the world as they have no side effects and is found to have cures for even rare ailments. Nowadays Ayurveda has become very popular among the tourists especially foreigners. It is a part of a new movement towards aglobal medicine that includes the best nature, there is rapid and progressive acceptance of this system. Patients ffrom all over the world are coming to India for Ayurveda treatement. With the popularity of the system the demand for Ayurvedic doctors are on the rise.

Available Courses:

v  B.A.M.S (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery) at the bachelor level. Duration of B.A.M.S of B.A.M.S is 5 & 1/2 years. Eligibility required to join B.A.M.S is higher secondary/ P.U.C/ Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry & Biology. Minimum age of joining for BAMS course is 17 years.

v  Certificate courses or pre Ayurvedic courses of 1 year to 2 years. Eligibility needed for such course is S.S.L.C/ Matriculation/ equivalent.

v  Candidates who have passed BAMS can apply for post graduate programmes. The post graduate programmes are conducted by many recognised institutions and has a duration of 3 years leading to degrees of Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda (M.D.(Ayu)) and Master of Surgery in Ayurveda (M.S.(Ayu)).,Phd Ayurveda

Candidates who have passed MBBS course recognized by Medical Council of India and have completed one year internship training can also apply for Post Graduate course in Ayurveda.

Career opportunities: an Ayurvedic practitioner can get employment as medical officer / doctor at government and private Ayurvedic hospitals. One can also start his / her own practice or open ones own retail shop of Ayurveda medicines. They can also find employment as supervisors in ‘Panch Karma’ ( Ayurvedic massage ) / health centres, as tutors in Ayurvedic colleges or do research, conduct workshops, seminars and retreats. In government AYURVEDA HOSPITOLS THE STARTING SALARY SCALE IS Rs. 12000 to 18,500 for BAMS graduates. Tutors in Ayurveda colleges get more than Rs 18000/- per month. In private practice the remuneration depends toally on the effort you put in and your professional reputation. Dedicated and competent practitioners can earn more.

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