BHMS | What is BHMS? | Eligibility, Syllabus, Admission, Fee, Homeopathic courses in India

WHAT IS BHMS?
BHMS or Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate academic degree course which covers medical knowledge of the homeopathic system. BHMS course is of 5 and half years which include 4 and half years of study followed by 1 year of internship.

Eligibility Conditions?
The minimum eligibility for pursuing BHMS is 10+2 from an approved educational board with Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ English as the major subjects, with an aggregate score of at least 50% or above.
The minimum age limit for the BHMS program is usually 17 years for the general category and due relaxation for reserved category (i.e. SC/ST/OBC) is given

Required Skills?
Homeopathy doctors require a unique set of skills to best serve their patients, some of which are inherent and others which can be learned.
• Ability to explain complex ideas easily and using logical reasoning ability to identify the strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Building and developing excellent relationships with patients and must have interest in promoting natural health and being proficient in homeopathic remedies.
• Strong verbal and listening skills, an open mind, and willingness to learn so that they can work efficiently as a part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Why BHMS?
• First it is the second-largest medical alternative after allopathy.
• It is a well-respected profession
• And there are homeopathic colleges abroad as well providing further education in the particular field.

Syllabus for BHMS course
BHMS syllabus is basically divided into 4 years

First Year
• Organon of Medicine, Principles of Homoeopathic Philosophy and Psychology
• Physiology including Biochemistry
• Anatomy, Histology, & Embryology
• Homeopathic Materia Medica
• Homeopathic Pharmacy and taught

Second Year
• Pathology & Microbiology including Virology and Parasitology Bacteriology
• Organon of Medicine and Principles of Homeopathic Philosophy
• Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
• Homoeopathic Materia Medica
• Surgery including ENT, Eye Dental and Homeo Therapeutics
• Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics, and
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics

Third Year
• The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
• Obstetrics and Gynaecology Infant Care and Homeo Therapeutics
• Surgery including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental and Homeo Therapeutics
• Organon of Medicine and
• Homoeopathic Materia Medica and in

Fourth Year

• The Practice of Medicine and Homeo Therapeutics
• Organon of Medicine
• Homoeopathic Materia Medica
• Repertory
• Community Medicine

How to get Admission in BHMS Course?
There are two ways of getting admission into the BHMS programme offered by various colleges/universities i.e. one by direct admissions and the other one by entrance-based admission.
In many colleges, admission to BHMS course is made on the basis of the candidate’s marks secured in the 10+2 examination.
Where as most of the reputed homeopathic colleges admits candidates on the basis of performance in college/state-level entrance exam. Whereas, some colleges conduct group discussion or personal interview rounds as a part of the selection process.

Entrance Exams are: -
• National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
• Punjab University Common Entrance Test (PUCET)
• Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET)
• Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh) (EAMCET)

Top Institutes for doing BHMS course?

Government/Public Institutes:

• Government Homeopathic College, Chandigarh
• Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi
• Dr. Abhin Chandra Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar
• National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata

Private Homeopathic Institutes:

• Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune
• Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
• Parul University, Vadodara
• Bakson Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Greater Noida

What is the fee structure of BHMS course?

Government colleges
• Rs 50,000 to 1 Lakh per annum.
Private colleges
• Rs 2 to 3 Lakhs per annum.

CAREER PROSPECTS & JOB PROFILES

After BHMS course, candidates have a lot of career options in government as well private sector and can work in various fields such as
• Consultancies
• Clinics/Nursing Homes/Hospitals (private/government)
• Charitable Institutions
• Dispensaries
• Medical Colleges/Research Institutes/Training Institutes and
• Homeopathic Medicine Stores/Pharmacies
As a
• Homeopathic Doctor
• Pharmacist
• Private Practitioner
• Lecturer/Teacher
• Homeopathic Consultant
• Homeopathic Therapist
• Insurance Officer
• Research Professional and
• Marketing Specialist

Salary or Pay Packages after BHMS course?
The average salary offered to BHMS degree holders may range from Rs. 3 to Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum.

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