Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery Admission 2023: Eligibility, How to Apply, Career, Job

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Introduction to Unani Medicine

The Unani medicine system is one of the ancient traditional medicine systems practiced in Mughal India, Muslim Culture in South Asia and modern-day Central Asia. It originated from the Greek by the all-time great physician “Hippocrates”, and that is why the researchers affirm that the Unani medicinal branch has around 6,000 years of eternal tradition. Unani was developed to cure the diseases such as eczema, vitiligo, leukoderma, acute and chronic diseases, rheumatoid, arthritis, psoriasis, bronchial asthma, jaundice and filariasis.

Unani medicine is also known as the “Hikmat” and “Unani Tibb Medicine.” The Greek origin Unani Medicine is still visible in its four humors (a traditional Indian medicinal system followed by Indians, Greeks, Physicians, and Philosophers): Phlegm (Balgham), Blood (Dam), Yellow bile (Safrā’) and Black bile (Saudā’). After the Ayurveda, Unani is known as one of the highly demanding traditional medicines across the world, mainly influenced by the people in the countries such as India and China.  In India, Unani is known as the fourth populous medication system after Allopathic, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic system.

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About BUMS

Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) is a basic level degree course about the studies and practice of Unani Medicine and Surgery.  One who attends and passes the BUMS degree course can become Hakim Doctor (short name of a physician or a general practitioner of herbal medicine, specialized in Unani medicinal practice). The total duration of BUMS is 5.5 years that comprises of 4.5 years academic secession and  1 year of compulsory internship programme. There are many institutes in India offering the Unani courses. A complete list regarding this is given at the end of this post.

Course Overview

Candidates with interest in Unani medicine can opt for BUMS course after 12th. A basic overview of this program is provided below.

Course level Graduation level course
Course duration 4.5 years
Minimum eligibility A pass in class 12th exam with PCB stream is required.
Admission process Some institutes admit candidates on the basis of entrance exam, other on the basis of merit.
Job area Government & Private Hospital, Medicine Store, Private Clinic, Medical Colleges, Unani & Ayurvedic Research Institutes, Life Science Industry, Unani Pharmaceutical Industry, Unani Dispensaries, Nursing Home, Healthcare Community
Job position Medical Assistant, Private Practice, Hakeem, Therapist, Pharmacist, Public Health Specialist, Scientist, Consultant, Lecturer, Spa Therapist

Eligibility Criteria

A pass in qualifying examination (i.e. 10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and at least 50% marks individually is required to join BUMS course. Apart from this, the candidates should have studied Urdu language in 12th class or have perfect proficiency in Urdu language to be eligible for admission. The candidates who are applying for BUMS must have at least 17 years as on the time for applying the participation.

In India, the education, certification and training of Unani education is monitored by Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), which is a statutory body under The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

Important BUMS subjects

BUMS course comprises of subjects such as Regimental therapy (llaj-bit-Tadbeer), Venesection, Cupping, Diaphoresis, Turkish bath, Cauterization, Purging, Exercise, Emesis, Leeching, Surgery (Jarahat), Dietotherapy (llaj-bit-Ghiza), Cupping, Pharmacotherapy (llaj-bit-Dawa), Diuresis, and Massage.

Admission Process

The leading institutes provides admissions to the candidates into their BUMS degree program on the basis of their performance in entrance exam. Most institutes select the candidates on the basis of NEET score. Other medical entrance exams are conducted by the universities at their level for selection of the candidates for admission. Moreover, many Unani institutes in India offers the candidates admission into their BUMS degree program on the basis of their merit in the qualifying exam.

Career and Salary of BUMS Professional

  • Career: There are diverse of career options for the candidates who did BUMS. Professionally, one who having the BUMS degree is called as a Hakeem (Doctor). He can work in the job roles including medical representative, Lecturer, Pharmacist, Public health specialist, Spa Director or as a doctor in Medical or Private Firm. The candidates who decided to study further after BUMS can study its related Post-Graduations and Doctoral level courses such as Post Graduate Diploma in Unani Medicine and Surgery, Master of Medicine in Unani and Doctor of Medicine (Unani).
  • Salary: A fresher level candidate can expect the salary ranging from Rs. 2 Lac to Rs. 3 Lac per annum, while the candidates with 3 year to 5 years work experience can expect annual salary ranging between Rs 3 lac to 5 lac per annum.

List of Institutes in India offering BUMS

There are around 35 medical institutes in India offering BUMS course. A list of the names of best BUMS colleges are given below.

College Name Official Website
National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) Bangalore http://www.nium.in/
Ayush and Health Science University (AHSU), Raipur http://www.cghealthuniv.com/
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Mumbai http://www.cghealthuniv.com/
Government Unani Medical College, Bengaluru http://www.nium.in/
Deoband Unani Medical College, Saharanpur http://www.dumc.co.in/
Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada http://ntruhs.ap.nic.in/

FAQs

Question 1: When will the application form for BUMS admission 2023 will release?

Answer: The application form for NEET exam will release on the month of January. For the university level exams, the candidates can check the schedule for the release of application form by visiting the concerned official website.

Question 2: Can I apply for admission to BUMS  degree course on the basis of my class 12th exam marks?

Answer: Yes. There are many Unani institutes that enroll the candidates into their BUMS degree program on the basis of their marks in the class 12th exam.

Question 3: What are some of the best colleges for pursuing BUMS degree program?

Answer: Here are listed some of the best colleges offering BUMS degree program to the students:

  • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
  • Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi
  • Sanskriti University, Mathura
  • Uttarakhand Ayurved University, Dehradun
  • Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
  • Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
  • Eram Unani Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow
  • Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh, Raipur

Question 4: What is the average duration of BUMS degree course?

Answer: The minimum duration of the BUMS degree program is 4.5 years which is to be followed by one year of internship program. This, you can say the total duration is 5.5. years.

Question 5: Are there any age criteria for applying to BUMS admission 2023?

Answer: for appearing in NEET, the candidates should have completed the age of 17 years. Similarly, there might be any age criteria prescribed by the different universities for admission to their BUMS degree program. candidates can find the details regarding the same from the official websites of the concerned university.

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