What does BAMS mean in ACADEMIC DEGREES

BAMS stands for Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. It is a professional undergraduate degree in India that focuses on the science of Ayurveda, an ancient form of alternative medicine.

The general duration for completing BAMS is five and a half years including one year of internship.

The subjects covered in the BAMS curriculum include physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, biochemistry, pathology, pharmacy and toxicology, fundamentals of ayurveda and diagnosis techniques among others.

Yes, admission to BAMS courses is open to candidates who have passed 12th standard with physics, chemistry and biology as compulsory subjects from any recognized board or university.

Most universities have their own entrance test for admission into BAMS programmes. Some prominent universities which offer the course may also have an entrance examination set by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Yes, once you complete your course you can find employment as Ayurvedic doctors/practitioners at hospitals and health care centers or you can even start your own practice.

The salary of an Ayurvedic practitioner depends on various factors like experience and location but generally they can make anywhere between 30-35 thousand rupees per month with some senior professionals earning over 60 thousand rupees per month.

Yes, you will need to register yourself with the state-level council after you have completed your internship. This registration will authorize you to practice independently as an Ayurvedic doctor across the country.

Yes, once you have successfully completed your bachelor's degree in ayurvedic medicine and surgery, you can apply for a postgraduate master's degree program such as MD/MS in the same field.

Studying ayurveda provides invaluable knowledge about traditional medicines which form the basis for many modern therapies used today. Therefore studying ayurveda can greatly enhance understanding about different alternative medicines available today.