BUMS – Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
Program Overview
BUMS is a 5.5-year undergraduate degree that specializes in the Unani system of medicine, which has roots in Greek, Arabic, and Persian traditions. This ancient system focuses on maintaining a balance in bodily fluids (humors) to treat and prevent illness.
The course blends traditional Unani principles with modern medical knowledge, covering subjects like Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology), Tashreehul Badan (Anatomy), Moalijat (Medicine), and Ilmul Qabalat wa Amraze Niswan (Gynecology). A 1-year internship is included for practical training.
Unani medicine emphasizes holistic healing, lifestyle modification, and natural remedies.
Key Highlights
- Combines natural healing with modern diagnostics
- Curriculum includes Unani and contemporary science
- Internship in recognized Unani hospitals and clinics
- Regulated by the Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)
- Career opportunities in India and abroad, especially in the Middle East and South Asia
Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Requirement: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
- Minimum Marks: 50% (varies by institute)
- Entrance Exam: NEET-UG
- Course Duration: 5.5 years (4.5 years study + 1 year internship)
Career Scope
- Unani Medical Practitioner
- Government or Private Unani Hospitals
- Research in Unani Pharmacology
- Lecturer in Unani Medical Colleges
- Herbal Drug Manufacturing and Marketing
- Practice in Middle Eastern countries with strong Unani presence
Is BUMS Worth It?
✅ Strong scope in holistic and herbal medicine
✅ Recognition by AYUSH and increasing government support
✅ Growing demand in wellness tourism and natural medicine fields
✅ Eligible for government job roles in healthcare and AYUSH departments