Alternative Medicine
Alternative medicine is a study of natural medical practices that makes use of ancient techniques to heal the body. It focuses on medical products and practices that are outside the conventional clinical care. Alternative medicine includes dietary supplements, vitamins, natural products, herbal recipes, massage therapy, magnet therapy, and spiritual healing. The effectiveness and scientific relevance of these systems of medicine make them a popular stream of study among young aspirants in India. Some of the popular alternative streams of medicine are Homeopathy, Unani, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy. There are a number of alternative medicine colleges in India offering the course at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Eligibility Criteria for Alternative Medicine
It is required by the candidate to complete regular 10+2 education in school with science as a major subject to take admission for Alternative medicine course. The rule applies for Diploma, Undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For admission into undergraduate degrees such as BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS, students should have more than 50% marks in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). Some of the Indian states have their entrance examinations and students are given admission based on their cut off marks in these entrance tests. There are three postgraduate courses available as well, namely
- MD (MD in homoeopathy, MD Ayurveda), etc.
- Master’s degree program (Master of Naturopathy and Masters of yoga science
- PG diploma certification (PG diploma in Alternative Medicine)
Required Skillset for the Course
Alternative medicine course demands its aspirants to have sound knowledge about the basic structure and the functioning of the human body. They should be able to find the problem and its origin exactly so as to suggest treatment modalities. They should have patience in treating the clients as the disease and wellness outcome takes longer than allopathic medicine. They should have high levels of empathy to understand the psychological trauma of the clients. Other general skill sets that are mandatory for a student of Alternative medicine are,
- General proficiency in English
- Ability to converse in an empathetic tone
- Clarity of speech
- Ability to explain the treatment modality and its outcome with clarity
- Confidence
- Good presentation skills
- Follow strict aseptic protocols during treatment
Course Curriculum
The stream of Alternative medicine at the undergraduate level is divided into four streams namely Bachelor of alternative medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery and Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic science. The semester wise split-up of subjects for all these courses are as follows and the course duration for all these specialities is 5 years
| Year of study |
BAMS |
BHMS |
BUMS |
BNYS |
| First-year
(1 ½ year) |
History of Ayurveda |
Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy and Psychology |
History of Unani System |
Biochemistry |
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Sanskrit and Samhita |
Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology |
Anatomy (Tashreef-ul-Badan)
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Human Anatomy |
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Padartha Vigyana( ayurvedic philosophy) |
Physiology Including Biochemistry |
Physiology (Munafe-Ul-Aza) |
Human Physiology |
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Rachna Sharira ( anatomy)( |
Homeopathic pharmacy |
Yoga |
Philosophy of Nature Cure |
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Kriya Sharira ( physiology) |
Homeopathic Material Medical |
Pathology (Ilmul Amraz) |
Principle of Yoga |
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Bedside Clinic (Sareeiyat |
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| Second-year ( 1 ½ year) |
Pharmacology of Ayurveda |
Pathology and Microbiology |
Toxicology |
Pathology and Microbiology |
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Material Medica of Ayurveda |
Forensic medicine and toxicology |
Medical ethics |
Colour & Magnetotherapy |
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Toxicology and Jurisprudence |
Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy |
Advanced yoga |
Community Medicine |
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Pathology and pulse diagnosis |
Homeopathic material medical |
Social medicine and preventive |
Basic Pharmacology |
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Personal and Social Hygiene including Dietetics |
Surgery including EYE, ENT and Homeo Therapeutics |
Medical Jurisprudence |
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology |
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Charaka Samhita |
Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Dissertation 1 and 2 |
Philosophy & Practice of Yoga |
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| Final Professional year ( 1 ½ year) |
General Medicine including Panchakarma, Rasayana, and Vajikarabna |
The practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics |
Regimental Therapy |
Naturopathic & Modern Diagnosis |
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General Surgery and Para Surgical Techniques |
Surgery, ENT, Eye, and Dental |
Gynaecology and Paediatrics |
Psychology & Basic Psychiatry |
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ENT, Eye, and Dentistry |
OBG and Infant Care |
Advanced principles of Unani Medicine |
Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, Reiki, & Pranic Healing |
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Gynaecology and Obstetrics |
Homeopathic Materia Medical |
ENT |
Yoga & Physical Culture |
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Paediatrics |
Organon of Medicine |
Surgery |
Nutrition & Herbology |
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Medical Ethics |
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Manipulative Therapies |
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Health Regulations |
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Yoga |
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| Final year |
Dissertation |
Practice Medicine and homeo Therapeutics |
Dissertation |
Yoga therapy |
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Internship |
Homeopathic Materia Medical |
Internship |
Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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Repertory |
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Hydrotherapy & Mud Therapy |
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Community Medicine. |
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Fasting & Diet therapy |
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Clinical Naturopathy |
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Emergency Medicine, minor Surgery, and First Aid |
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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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Research Methodology and Recent Advances |
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Hospital Management |
After successful completion of the course, it is required by the graduates to complete one-year compulsory work in the stream of alternative medicine in a hospital, attached with a medical college or other approved hospitals. Such internship programs are called as compulsory Rotatory residential internship.
Specializations performed in the course
| Higher education venues for Alternative medicine graduates |
Job opportunities |
Job titles these graduates can take after graduation |
| MD in Alternative Medicine |
Teaching position in colleges of alternative medicine |
Lecturer and Professor |
| Master’s degree |
Research institutes, clinics, hospitals( both government and private) |
Therapist, Medical Practitioner |
| PG Diploma in Alternative Medicine |
Medical Colleges |
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| PH.D in Alternative Medicine |
Charitable Institutions |
Scientist |
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Junior clinical trial coordinator |
Pharmacist |
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Alternative medicine pharmaceutical companies |
Public Health Specialist |
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Private practice |
Independent Doctor |
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Government AYUSH centres |
Consultant |
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SPA centres |
SPA director |
Job Profile with Annual Salary for Alternative Medicine Graduates
| Job Profile |
Details |
Average annual salary |
| General practitioner |
Perform independent practice in government AYUSH centres and PHC’s. |
INR 8-10 LPA |
| Private practice |
Independent practitioner in Alternative Medicine hospitals and clinics |
INR 4-8 LPA |
| Para clinic specialist |
Head and co-ordinate Alternative Medicine Facilities |
INR 6-7 LPA |
| Lecturer/ professor |
Teach and train students in Alternative Medicine Colleges |
INR 7-8 LPA |
| Spa head |
Head and control massage centres, spa centres, |
INR 7-10 LPA |
| Researcher |
Perform research in Alternative Medicine drugs and practice |
INR 10-12 LPA |
Top Recruiters for Alternative Medicine Professionals
These practitioners of Alternative medicine are in high demand in Government AYUSH centres and in alternative medicine wing of PHCs. They are also recruited by the government and private clinics, private agencies such as Patanjali, rehabilitation centres, Pharmaceutical industries such as Hamdard, life science industries, etc. Most of these graduates adapt to independent practice and start their own clinics and centres.
Popular Alternative Medicine Colleges in India
Popular Private Alternative Medicine Colleges in India
Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryAyurvedic and Unani Tibbia College
- Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery(BAMS)Rajiv Lochan Ayurved Medical College and Hospital
- BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and SurgeryNehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital
- BHMS - Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and SurgeryDr. B.R. Sur Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital and Research Centre
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homeopathic Medical College
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)Parul University
- BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryDesh Bhagat University, Punjab
- Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)Anand Homeopathic Medical College and Research institute
- BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryNational Institute of Ayurveda
- BAMS - Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and SurgeryMadhya Pradesh Medical Science University
Popular Alternative Medicine UG Courses in India
UG Courses
- B.A.M.S.
310 Colleges
- BHMS
233 Colleges
- UG Diploma
56 Colleges
- BUMS
54 Colleges
- D.Pharma
26 Colleges
Popular Alternative Medicine PG Courses in India
PG Courses
- MD
188 Colleges
- PG Diploma
26 Colleges
- MS
19 Colleges
- M.Sc.
7 Colleges
- M.A.
2 Colleges
Popular Alternative Medicine Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
- Ayurved
286 Colleges
- Homeopathy
193 Colleges
- Naturopathy
72 Colleges
- Unani
42 Colleges
- Chiropractic
4 Colleges
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