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Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery

CCIM describes Unani as a form of traditional medicine practised in middle-east and south Asian countries. Unani refers to a tradition of Graeco-Arabic medicine based on teachings of Greek physician Hippocrates and Roman Physician Galen and developed into elaborate medical system in middle age era by Arabian and Persian physicians such as Rhazes, Avicenna, Al-Zahrawi and Ibn Nafis. With the establishment of Delhi Sultanate in India in the 12th and 13th century, Unani medicine also arrived in India.Unani medicine is included in CCIM as per the IMCC Act, 1970. It is one of the AYUSH systems of medicine and has found great thrust recently with the push given to AYUSH systems of medicine.

BUMS is a 4 and ½ years duration bachelor’s degree course in Unani medicine. One can take admission in the course after completing 12th or one-year pretib. CCIM is the supreme regulatory body for BUMS courses. In Karnataka, the course is run under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science Bangalore.

In this article, we will cover Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery course details including entrance exams, admission procedure and eligibility, BUMS scope and syllabus top colleges offering BUMS course in Karnataka and career scope after BUMS.

Stream :
AYUSH

Course Level:
UG
Eligibility :
Pass in class 12th

Entrance :
Based on Colleges

Branches :
BAMS, BUMS and more
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Course Structure :
5.5 Years

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    Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery eligibility

    There is a two-fold eligibility criterion that needs to be fulfilled to secure a seat in a particular college. One is minimum eligibility to apply that is entry-level eligibility. Another is the eligibility for admission that is cut-off criteria etc. required by the college. Entry-level eligibility for BUMS is stated in the table below. Eligibility and procedure for admission are discussed in the following paragraph.

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    Bachelor of Unani medicine and surgery syllabus

    BUMS is a course of five and a half years duration which includes a one-year compulsory internship. As per CCIM, First professional examination is to be held at end of the teaching and practical for 18 months. The second professional exam will be held at the end of three years and the final professional exam is to be held at the end of the IIIrd professional course.
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    BUMS Career Prospects

    BUMS Course Scope

    Courses in Unani medicine are aimed at producing competent Unani physicians. The course imparts to its students, the ability to handle all sorts of medical and surgical cases. Moreover, extensive knowledge of fundamental theories and the basic principles of Unani Medicine is given during the course. Besides, knowledge is also given to inculcate competency to use modern advances as well with the Unani medicine wherever necessary.
     

    • Fundamental knowledge of Unani principles
    • Ability to handle surgical cases along with medical ones
    • Competency to serve in medical and health services of the country
    • Proficiency to use modern advances with Unani medicine wherever necessary.

    BUMS Career Scope

    According to WHO’s “Benchmarks for training in Unani Medicine”, use of Unani medicine which is already popular in South Asian countries is growing in other parts of the world as well. That is why a career in Unani medicine can offer bright prospects. Also, those who are interested in higher education can seek advanced degrees such as Postgraduate degrees and PG diploma in Unani medicine. Moreover, research opportunities are also available in the field. Some key points describing career scope after BUMS are listed below:
     

    • After completing BUMS ample employment opportunities are available in the private sector to practice as hakims.
    • BUMS graduates can also start their own practice after completing the course.
    • Top places to join after completing BUMS are Unani clinics, personal practice, Unani dispensaries, educational institutes etc.
    • Govt posts such as medical officer etc are also open to BUMS graduates.
    • Opportunities such as working at CCIM as JTA are also there, the salary of a JTA is 30K/mo.

    BUMS Entrance Exam

    National Eligibility cum entrance test (UG)  (NEET-UG) is a national-level entrance exam for admission in UG medical courses. National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts this test. The exam is highly competitive. In NEET 2020 only a few thousand short of 16 lakh students registered. Below are the details of the NEET 2021 exam.
     

    Name of exam Last date of application Exam Date
    NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum entrance test -UG) The First week of January 2021 The First week of May 2021

    Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery Top Colleges

    Some of the best BUMS colleges are situated in Karnataka. Choosing a college that provides quality education is a crucial step towards a successful career. To help you choose among the best, we have compiled a list of some of the top BUMS colleges in Karnataka, including best BUMS colleges in Bangalore offering top-notch courses. Here you can also find the details of BUMS course fees, admission process to top Ranking Unani medical colleges in Bangalore and all over Karnataka, direct admission in BUMS in Bangalore and more.

    BUMS Admission Process

    BUMS admissions are made under merit and management quota. Merit quota admissions to BUMS are made through AYUSH counselling based on NEET merit. Direct admissions are also made on management quota seats in BUMS. These seats are limited in number. Admissions to management quota seats are given on a first come first serve basis. Get detailed information about admission procedure, eligibility, college wise cutoff. Also know more about NEET application process, selection process, documentation required and details of direct admission in Top Unani colleges in Karnataka.

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