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BAMS, also known as Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery, is an Ayurvedic medical course for students interested in medicine. In this course, students learn about historical practices in medicine along with some modern ones. Many ancient and modern Ayurveda texts are parsed for a thorough understanding of the subject. The highlighting point of this discipline is its emphasis on natural healing and medicines made from organic means.

BAMS is only available as an undergraduate course. Students interested in studying Ayurveda post their BAMS degree are encouraged to seek an MS or MD in Medicine (Ayurveda). BAMS is the perfect fit for those interested in medicine and healing that comes from a more natural and organic source.

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List of subjects in BAMS

Typical Core Subjects for BAMS are given in the below table.

Subject Title

Subject Details

 

 

 

Padartha Vigyan and Ayurveda Itihas

This is the introductory course to Ayurveda. Students learn about basic principles, their significance, the Lakshana of Ayurveda, and the main history of Ayurveda.

 

Subjects include:

  • Ayurveda Nirupana

  • Dravya Vigyaniyam

  • Gunavigyaniyam

  • Samanya Vigyaniyam

  • Karya-Karana Siddhanta

  • Globalisation of Ayurveda

 

 

 

 

Kriya Sharir

Also known as physiology, this course teaches students about doshas, locations of Pittas and their functions, different Dhatus, and the various body systems.

 

Subjects include:

  • Doshas

  • Prakriti

  • Ahara

  • Physiology of body systems

  • Dhatus

  • Malas

 

 

 

 

Rachana Sharir

Rachana Sharir, or Anatomy, involves the different body parts, such as bones, muscles, joints, blood vessels, greater explanation of the systems, etc. Practicals are also done.

 

Subjects include:

  • Shariropkramaniya Shaarira

  • Garbha Shaarira

  • Embryology

  • Surface and radiological anatomy

  • Sira, Dhamani, Srotas Shaarira

  • Koshtha Evam Ashaya Shaarira

 

 

 

 

 

Dravyaguna Vigyan

This subject is the study of pharmacology. Various types of Ganas, Karmas and many types of Dravyas (drugs) are learnt in this course. A Herbarium record must also be maintained.

 

Subjects include:

  • Rasa

  • Karma

  • Mishraka Gana

  • General information on pharmacology

  • Dravyas

  • Annapana Varga

 

 

 

 

Roga Nidana

Students learn about the different types of diseases and disorders and infections, viruses, and bacteria. How to conduct clinical examinations is also taught.

 

Subjects include:

  • Dosha Dushyadi Vigyan

  • Basic Pathology

  • Pariksha Vigyana

  • Nidana Panchaka Vigyana

  • Diseases of various types

  • Principles of Laboratory Tests (Practicals)

 

Detailed Syllabus for BAMS

The syllabus for BAMS is uniform across all universities offering the course. They all use the syllabus prescribed by the Central Council of Medicine. Here is an overview of the core courses students can expect from the first to fourth year in a BAMS program.

Year

Core

Subject Title

Subject Details

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Padartha Vigyanam

Padartha Vigyanam

Introduction to the basics of Ayurveda, philosophical background, principles, etc.

Ayurveda Itihas

Ayurveda Itihas

History of Ayurveda, how it came to be, different schools, methods for examination, etc.

Sanskrit

Sanskrit

As most Ayurveda books tend to be in Sanskrit, this course teaches the language.

Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

Kriya Sharir (Physiology)

Principles of Ayurvedic Kriya Sharir, locations and functions of specific parts, and more.

Modern Physiology

Modern Physiology

Different systems are taught: respiratory, nervous, gastro-intestinal tract, etc.

Rachna Sharir

Rachna Sharir

In this, students learn about the branches of anatomy, like embryology, anthology, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Dravyaguna Vighyan

Dravyaguna Vighyan

Pharmacology and Dravya are taught here with detailed knowledge of different drugs.

Rasashastra

Rasashastra

Introduction to equipment such as hot ovens, furnaces, gas stoves, hot plates, etc.

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Here, you learn about storage methods and equipment like a mixer, grinder, sieves, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Agadtantra

Agadtantra

Students learn about poisons, duties to perform in poisoning, chemical emergencies, etc.

Swasthavritta

Swasthavritta

Physical, social, and mental health, quality of life, living standard, etc., are learnt.

Yoga

Yoga

Various asanas and postures are taught and benefits, theories, and other topics.

Nisargopachara

Nisargopachara

Various types of therapies are taught, such as mud therapy, hydrotherapy, sunbath, etc.

Practicals

Practicals

Students need to score in various activities such as yoga, viva voce, journal work, etc.

Prasuti Tantra

Prasuti Tantra

The female body is explored in detail in topics such as menstruation, ovulation, pregnancy, etc.

Stri Roga

Stri Roga

Diseases afflicting females, such as infertility, menopause, AIDS, etc., are explored.

Kaumarbhritya Parichaya

Kaumarbhritya Parichaya

Paediatrics and child care are introduced, including health and maintaining nutrition

Balaroga

Balaroga

Disorders common in children are taught, such as measles, chickenpox, typhoid, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Kayachikitsa

Kayachikitsa

Management of disorders such as sleep disorders, Alzheimer’s, allergies, etc.

Panchakarma

Panchakarma

Prevention of diseases, maintaining health, and precautions are taught.

Practicals/Clinical Training

Practicals/Clinical Training

Besides the usual viva voce and practical conduction, students must undergo clinical posting.

Shalya Tantra

Shalya Tantra

Modern instruments, anaesthesia, surgery, and treatment are learnt.

Netra Roga Vigyan

Netra Roga Vigyan

How to examine the eye, instruments used, common vision disorders, and more.

Shira - Karna- Nasa- Mukha Rogas

Shira - Karna- Nasa- Mukha Rogas

This course teaches various rogas relating to headaches, ear, nose, and mouth.

Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Medical statistics and the research process and tools relating to it are learnt.

 

Specialisations offered in BAMS

BAMS has no specialisations of its own. To opt for a specialisation, students must do a postgraduate program in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery. Such programs are either a Master of Surgery (Ayurveda) or a Doctor of Medicine (Ayurveda), i.e., an MS or an MD. Here are some of the specialisations students can opt for.

Specialisation

Specialisation Subjects

Subject Details

Rasa Shastra

  • History of Rasa

  • Application of Yantras

  • Applications of Mushas and Chullika

This specialisation teaches about the processing of different materials, storage, and other equipment.

Swasthavrittra

  • Dinacharya

  • Rathricharya

  • Trayopastambha

The dimensions of health - diet, sleep, food, quality of life - are explored.

Kayachikitsa

  • Management of disorders

  • Maintenance of heath

  • Emergency conditions

This course includes the management of disorders, diseases, and emergencies.

Shallya Tantra

  • Sangyaharan

  • Nirjantukarana

  • Yogya

Here you learn about anaesthesia, surgery, sterilisation, antibiotics, etc.

Agad Tantra

  • Toxicology (poisons)

  • Forensic psychiatry

  • Ethics and laws

Various types of poisons, legal procedures and laws, ethics, acids, and more, are taught.

Books and Authors Related to BAMS

BAMS is a very comprehensive field and has several topics under its umbrella. Several books give a comprehensive outlook on these topics and go quite in-depth. Students have to refer to many of them during their studies. Here we have listed some of the most recommended books.

Subject

Book Title

Author(s)

Description

Padartha Vigyan

Padartha Vigyan

Ravi Dutta Tripathi

An introductory book to Padartha Vigyan and good for beginners.

History of Ayurveda

Indian Medicine in Classical Age

P.V. Sharma

A history of how Ayurveda originated; medicine in old times.

Physiology

Ayurvediya Kriya Sharir

Ranjit Rai Desai

Detailed and interesting explanations of the human body.

Anatomy

Textbook of Anatomy

Inderbir Singh

Coloured pages with detailed explanations and clinical cases.

Dravyaguna Vigyan

Bedi Vanaspati Kosha 

Ramesh Bedi

Knowledge of pharmacology and ayurvedic drugs.

Roga Nidana

Nadi Darshan

Tarashanker Mishra

Information on many types of diseases and laboratory tests.

Bhaishajya Kalpana

Ayurvediya Rasashastra

Chandrabhushan Jha

Teaches about instruments used and how to create medicine.

Charaka Samhita -Purvardha

Charaka Samhita

Ram Karan Sharma, Bhagwan Dash

One of the most reputed ayurveda books in the world.

Distance Program in BAMS

BAMS can be studied via a distance/correspondence program. For those who cannot attend regular classes, this is an alternative to consider. Here are some important points regarding distance learning or correspondence programs in BAMS in India:

However, it should be noted that the BAMS Distance Program is not valid. BAMS requires intensive practical training, not just theoretical knowledge. The final year of a regular BAMS degree is solely dedicated to practical work experience in a hospital or clinical setting. As this is not possible in a correspondence program, the Medical Council of India (MCI) does not consider it a valid program.

Colleges that offer distance learning/correspondence programs include Goutham College, Bangalore, Ch. Brahm Prakash Ayurved Charak Sansthan, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, and more.

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