BUMS course (Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery), is a five-year undergraduate level degree program for the students who want to pursue medical knowledge and applications of the Unani system and surgery. Unani System of Medicine & Surgery is considered as one of the oldest medication systems in the world.
The Unani system of medicine is much different from regular medications (allopathy). According to the Unani medical system, the human body has the power to heal any disease or disorder naturally.
But the human needs to identify the healing power within themselves and enhance it through various exercises and meditation. It is helpful in the treatment of weight loss, kidney stone, psoriasis, diabetes, arthritis and many others.
COURSE DETAILS
| Course Name | Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery |
| Short Name | B.U.M.S |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Specialization | Unani Medicine |
| Course Duration | 5 years (4 years of academics and 1-year Internship which is mandatory |
| Mode | Regular |
| Selecton Process | Entrance Based |
| Average Fees | ₹50,000. to 6 lakhs per annum |
ELIGIBILITY
- The minimum Qualification Required is 10+2, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- It is mandatory that a candidate must have studied the science stream with PCB or PCMB.
- The minimum age of eligibility is 17 years. The upper age limit varies from college to college.
ADMISSION PROCESS FOR BUMS Course
In order to take admission for the BUMS course in any Government or Private colleges, candidates need to appear for Entrance exams, whether it be a National level (NEET), State level (MH CET, KEAM, BHU PMT), or University level (BVP CET).
Selection will be made on the basis of scores obtained either in National/State level entrance or in the University level entrance exam, which is approved by the Ministry of AYUSH.
The most common selection process for all the entrance exams is a counselling based selection process, where the exam conducting body releases merit lists with names of all qualifying candidates.
Counselling rounds are conducted by the authorities where candidates need to appear to select the course and college as per their choice and interests. They will be allotted suitable colleges and courses according to their marks.
For admissions in private universities, candidates need to show their NEET or any other Entrance exam score and other documents like a Counselling letter or any other required document.
Some popular B.U.M.S. Entrance Exams are-
- NEET-UG
- KEAM (Kerela Engineering Architecture Medical Exam)
- MH CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
- Assam CEE Entrance Test
- BVP CET (Bharati Vidyapeeth Common Entrance Test)
- AP-EAMCET Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test
- IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
- Telangana TS EAMCET Entrance Exam
- OJEE (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
The most widely accepted entrance exam is NEET which is compulsory for a few Universities.
BUMS Course Fees
The Average Annual Fees for BUMS Course is between ₹ 50,000 to ₹ 6,00,000 depending on the college you choose.
BUMS Course Syllabus
First Year
- History of Unani System
- Anatomy (Tashreef-ul-Badan)
- Physiology (Munafe-Ul-Aza)
- Yoga
- Pathology (Ilmul Amraz)
- Bedside Clinic (Sareeiyat)
Second Year
- Dissertation 1
- Toxicology (Ilmul Samoom)
- Medical Ethics
- Advanced Yoga
- Social Medicine & Preventive (Tahaffuzi-Wa-Samaji-Tib)
- Medical Jurisprudence (Tib-E-Qanooni)
Third Year + Fourth Year
- Dissertation 1
- Toxicology (Ilmul Samoom)
- Medical Ethics
- Advanced Yoga
- Social Medicine & Preventive (Tahaffuzi-Wa-Samaji-Tib)
- Medical Jurisprudence (Tib-E-Qanooni)
The final year of the B.U.M.S course comprises of a 1-year Internship, which is mandatory for all students.
Career after BUMS Course
B.U.M.S provides you various employment options and job opportunities in both, private and government sectors. BUMS graduates can even start a private practice or self-practice as Hakims. The job opportunities are available for BUMS graduates are-
- Govt. and Private Hospitals
- Healthcare Communities
- Dispensaries
- Unani Charitable institutions
- Educational Institutes
- Research Labs
- Government Jobs
- Life science industries
- Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Personal Clinic
SALARY after BUMS Course
The salary of a fresh graduate in the Unani field is between Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh per annum. The years of experience and knowledge about the respective field can make you earn up to Rs. 6 lakh – Rs. 12 lakh annually.
Top 15 Colleges for BUMS in India
- Aligarh Muslim University [AMU], Aligarh
- Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
- Aligarh Unani Ayurvedic Medical College & ACN Hospital, Aligarh
- Deoband Unani Medical College, Saharanpur
- Glocal University, Saharanpur
- Maharashtra University of Health Sciences [MUHS], Nashik
- Shivaji University [SUK], Kolhapur
- Z.V.M Unani Medical College and Hospital, Pune
- Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi
- Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, Delhi NCR
- AIIMS Delhi, New Delhi
- CMS Vellore, Vellore
- Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
- Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada