BAMS

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The BAMS  degree is basically a medical degree in ayurvedic sciences. The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) is one of the most popular degrees after MBBS and BDS in recent years.  The BAMS degree has been a top priority for many students across the globe who dream to become a ayurvedic doctor and save lives using traditional Indian medical system.

What will BAMS student's study? 

The main aim of the BAMS course is to provide students the basic education in Ayurveda and its related fields. The BAMS course also prepares the students with the basic education and knowledge in Ayurvedic Medical Science and its application for different health studies, treatments and health problems. 

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The aim of the BAMS course is to impart thorough and comprehensive training to the candidate in the various aspects of Ayurveda so that at the end of the course he/she shall be able to perform the following:

• - Recognize the importance of Ayurvedic Principles in the context of the health needs of the community.
• - To be able to diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases on the basis of clinical assessment and appropriately selected and conducted investigations.
• - To be able to carry out efficient Ayurvedic management of all types of ailments after quickly assessing the patient and synthesizing available clinical and Investigational information to formulate totality of symptoms .
• - To be able to identify social, economic, environmental, biological and emotional determinants of health in a given case, and take them into account while planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, preventive measures/strategies.
• - To keep abreast of the current knowledge and recent advances in the field by self learning and /or participating in continuing Medical Education Programmes.
• - To be able to critically analyze relevant published research literature and use them appropriately to influence practice of Ayurveda.

BAMS Job Profiles

Students can choose to work on different job profiles after doing an undergraduate course in Ayurveda. They can work on different job profiles after BAMS. Some of the job opportunities available in this field are as follows:

Physician: BAMS graduate can start his/her career as a physician either at the hospital or as a private practitioner. These fresh graduates are advised to work under the guidance of some senior practitioners to gain knowledge and relevant experience before offering treatment to patients. After gaining a thorough knowledge of this field, he/she can offer specialised treatment solutions such as therapy of skin diseases, spinal disorders, and so on.

Lecturer: Candidates can also choose teaching after BAMS. Ideally, students should have at least a post-graduation degree to become eligible for teaching jobs in this field. Students can pursue either MD or postgraduate diplomas in any subject of their choice. Only after post-graduation degree, they could be recruited as demonstrators or lecturers at any government or private Ayurveda colleges. Later, these students may for PhD for which a candidate should have either 10 years of clinical experience or 5 years of teaching experience.

Manager: These graduates can work on different posts related to hospital management as well. For career opportunities in management, they are advised to pursue some specialised courses such as Masters in Public Health (MPH), Masters in Health Administration (MHA), and MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management. These courses further strengthen the career prospect of candidates, especially in managerial roles.

Drug Manufacturing: BAMS graduates can opt to work in the manufacturing sector as the production of Ayurvedic medicines, cosmetics, and food products is a booming business nowadays. These products are in the demand. With some specialised courses such as MSc in Pharmaceutical Medicine and Diploma in Herbal Medicinal Manufacturing, candidates can spur their career prospects in manufacturing.

Clinical Research Associate: These days many universities are coming up with different postgraduate courses in clinical research. Students can pursue such courses to secure a job as a Clinical Research Associate in the research units of different pharmaceutical companies.

Health Supervisor/ Therapist: These days many international tourists seek natural Ayurveda treatments in health resorts and spa centres across India. Tourists usually prefer natural therapies for problems like arthritis, obesity, migraine, premature aging, skin diseases, high cholesterol, and diabetes. BAMS students can opt to work as supervisors in such health centres of various hotels and resorts. Students can also open their own health centre.