Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery Syllabus

BAMS Syllabus Structure (5.5 Years)

The BAMS syllabus combines traditional Ayurveda with modern medical sciences, covering a broad spectrum from anatomy and pharmacology to Panchakarma therapy and clinical practice. The course is designed to produce skilled Ayurvedic practitioners.

Year 1: Basic Principles & Preclinical

The foundation year introduces students to the principles of Ayurveda along with modern anatomy and physiology.

Semester 1

• Padartha Vigyan & Ayurveda Itihas: Introduction to Ayurvedic concepts and history.
• Sharir Rachana (Anatomy): Study of human body structure.
• Rachana Sharir Practical: Practical anatomy including dissection.
• Modern Anatomy: Basic human anatomy from a modern medical perspective.

Semester 2

• Sharir Kriya (Physiology): Functions of human body systems.
• Modern Physiology: Complementing Ayurvedic physiology.
• Rachana Sharir Practical: Physiology experiments and demonstrations.
• Agad Tantra: Basics of toxicology.

Year 2: Ayurvedic Fundamental Studies

This year focuses on Ayurvedic pharmacology and foundational treatment principles.

Semester 3

• Dravyaguna Vigyan: Study of medicinal plants and herbs.
• Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana: Preparation of Ayurvedic medicines.
• Rasashastra Practical: Practical preparation of medicines.

Semester 4

• Swasthavritta: Preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle principles.
• Kayachikitsa (Basic): Fundamentals of Ayurvedic internal medicine.
• Kayachikitsa Practical: Clinical case study and diagnosis.

Year 3: Advanced Ayurvedic Knowledge

This year covers surgical principles and advanced treatments in Ayurveda.

Semester 5

• Shalya Tantra (Surgery): Ayurvedic surgical techniques.
• Shalakya Tantra (ENT & Ophthalmology): Treatment of head and neck diseases.
• Practical sessions: Surgical and clinical training.

Semester 6

• Agad Tantra: Advanced toxicology and treatment of poisoning.
• Roga Nidana: Diagnosis of diseases.
• Clinical Practice: Hands-on patient care and diagnosis.

Year 4: Clinical Practice & Panchakarma

The fourth year is focused on clinical practice and specialized Panchakarma therapies.

Semester 7

• Kayachikitsa (Advanced): Internal medicine and treatment protocols.
• Panchakarma Therapy: Detoxification and rejuvenation therapies.
• Clinical Rotations: Hospital-based training.

Semester 8

• Practical Panchakarma: Hands-on Panchakarma procedures.
• Rasashastra Practical: Advanced medicine preparation techniques.
• Research Methodology: Basics of medical research and ethics.

Year 5: Internship & Specialization

The final year includes a compulsory one-year rotating internship across various Ayurvedic departments to gain clinical experience.

Internship

• Rotations in Kayachikitsa, Shalya Tantra, Shalakya Tantra, Panchakarma, and other specialties.
• Clinical case management and patient care under supervision.
• Final assessments and project submission.

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