BUMS Course Syllabus
BUMS stands for Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery. It is an undergraduate degree in Unani medicine that blends ancient healing wisdom with modern medical science. The course spans 4.5 years of academic study followed by a 1-year compulsory internship.
Recognized by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) under the Ministry of AYUSH, the BUMS course prepares students for careers in clinical practice, research, and healthcare innovation.
Course Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Course Name | Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S.) |
| Level | Undergraduate (UG) |
| Field | Healthcare / Medicine |
| Duration | 4.5 years academic + 1-year internship (Total 5.5 years) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English (50%) |
| Entrance Exam | NEET-UG |
| Admission Process | Entrance-based (via NEET & AYUSH counselling) |
| Average Fees | ₹1.5 – ₹3 lakh (varies by college) |
BUMS Semester-wise Syllabus
The BUMS course syllabus is structured across four professional years, gradually moving from basic principles to clinical applications.
Professional Year I
- Arabic and Mantiq wa Falsifa (Logic, Philosophy & Astronomy)
- Kulliyat Umoore Tabiya (Basic Principles of Unani Medicine)
- Tashreeh Ul Badan (Anatomy)
- Munafeul Aaza (Physiology)
Professional Year II
- Tareekh-e-Tib (History of Medicine)
- Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive & Community Medicine)
- Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology)
- Mahiyatul Amraz (Pathology)
Professional Year III
- Communication Skills
- Ilmul Saidla wa Murakkabat (Unani Pharmacy)
- Tibbe Qanooni wa Ilmul Samoom (Medical Jurisprudence & Toxicology)
- Sareeriyat wa Usoole Ilaj (Bedside Clinic & Principles of Management)
- Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimenal Therapy)
- Amraz-e-Atfal (Pediatrics)
Professional Year IV
- Moalajat I & II (General Medicine)
- Amraze Niswan (Gynaecology)
- Ilmul Qabalat wa Naumaulood (Obstetrics & Neonatology)
- Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery)
- Ain, Uzn, Anaf, Halaq wa Asnan (ENT & Ophthalmology)
Key Subjects Overview
- Kulliyat Umoore Tabiya: Basics of Unani theory and temperament.
- Tashreehul Badan: Anatomy and structure of the human body.
- Munafeul Aaza: Human physiology and organ systems.
- Ilmul Advia: Unani pharmacology and drug formulations.
- Mahiyatul Amraz: Study of diseases and pathology.
- Tibbe Qanooni: Legal responsibilities in Unani practice.
- Ilaj Bit Tadbeer: Regimenal therapies like cupping, massage, etc.
- Amraze Niswan & Qabalat: Gynaecology, childbirth, and women’s health.
BUMS Internship Details
After completing academic study, students must undergo a 1-year rotatory internship, split into:
The BUMS course includes a one-year mandatory internship, divided into 6 months of internal training at the college hospital and 6 months of external clinical posting at government or approved medical facilities.
This training helps develop clinical skills and patient care experience.
