B.H.M.S. or Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an undergraduate Homoeopathic Medical course. Homoeopathy is a holistic system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which triggers the body’s natural system of healing. The duration of B.H.M.S. is 5½ years which includes internship. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery degree as a holistic alternative medicine degree provides basic and in depth knowledge of the Homoeopathic medicinal system. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery can also be pursued through correspondence or through distance education program.
eligibility criteria for admission to b.h.m.s. :
The eligibility for the course is 10+2 with a minimum of 50% or equivalent level examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Admission to the B.H.M.S. is based on merit. In some states there is a joint entrance exam for B.H.M.S. along with the M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. tests. The Admission is based on performance of the candidate in written test which may be followed by personal interview. Minimum age limit is 17 years.
Higher studies options after B.H.M.S. :
Master of science in psychiatry, Master of science in endocrinology, Master of science in regenerative medicine, Doctor of medicine in homeopathy, Doctor of medicine in pediatrics, Doctor of medicine in repertory, Doctor of medicine in Hom-Organon of medicine, Doctor of medicine in -pharmacy, Doctor of medicine in Hom-practise of medicine, Doctor of medicine in homeopathic philosophy and organ on, Doctor of medicine in homeopathy-materia medical, Doctor of medicine in homeopathy –Psychiatry
Career after B.H.M.S. ?
Homeopathic Doctor, Pharmacist, Consultant, Public Health Specialists, Researchers, Private Practice, Teachers
Job Opportunities for B.H.M.S:
A large number of people are unsatisfied with Allopathic treatment and are never fully cured. Therefore the demand for a natural and alternative healing treatment has increased many folds. Those looking for complete cure of their disease often turn to Homoeopathic Doctors. Moreover Homoeopathic medicine is considered to have no side effects. These factors have encouraged Homoeopaths to open up their own clinics and profiting from a medicine system which earlier wasn’t as reputed as it is now. Apart from this opportunities include in both private and public sector