BHMS course

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate academic degree which offers knowledge about the homoeopathic medicines and system. Within the time frame of 5.5 years, it is mandatory for students to undertake the internships at the hospitals. Homoeopathic system of medicine is totally different from allopathy system and strongly believes in the natural healing process of the body.

The Homeopathy medicines work in such a way that they activate the body’s natural system of healing, as per them the healing happens from within (internally) and not externally. The system of medicine is gaining a lot of popularity worldwide as these medicines are in a very diluted form and are made from the natural products found in the lap of nature. The course involves various practical sessions and readings of the homoeopathic text so that students can understand the origin of this system of medicine and how it benefits the human body over other systems of medicines and healthcare. The main reasons to study BHMS are as follows:

• It is the second largest medical alternative after allopathy.
• Well respected profession.
• A five and half year degree course providing a thorough knowledge about the subject.
• There are homeopathic colleges abroad as well providing further education in the particular field.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for BHMS course are mentioned below.

• Minimum Qualification Required: Passed in 10+2 in science stream with Biology, Chemistry, Physics as their main subject in high school.
• Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 50% to 60%, depends upon the college to college.
• Age Limit: Age Limit for the BHMS program is 22 years for the general category and 24 years for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC)

Syllabus

First Part (1 ½ Years)	Second Part (1 Year)
Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology	Pathology and Microbiology including Virology and Parasitology Bacteriology
Physiology including Biochemistry	Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy
Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology	Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
Homeopathic Materia Medica	Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Homeopathic Pharmacy	Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental and Homeo Therapeutics
Practise of medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics
Third Part ( 1 Year )	Fourth Year ( 1 Year)
The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics	The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics	Organon of Medicine
Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental and Homeo Therapeutics	Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Organon of Medicine	Repertory
Homoeopathic Materia Medica	Community Medicine

 

Job Profiles

The job profiles after completing the BHMS programme are as the following:

• Lecturer
• Consultant
• Scientist
• Private practice
• Therapist
• Pharmacist
• Doctor
• Public health specialist
• Medical assistant
• Spa director

Recruiters

• Medical colleges
• Charitable institutions
• Clinic
• Homeopathic medicine store
• Research institutes
• Consultancies
• Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Government/ private hospitals
• Nursing home
• Dispensaries

Course Fee

Government or Public College

Minimum - Rs 20,000

Maximum - Rs 50,000/- 

Private College

Minimum Annual Fee Rs 1,00,000

Maximum Annual Fee Rs 3,00,000

Average Salary

Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month while in the private sector the salary starts from the Rs. 20,000 per month