BHMS: Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery

BHMS is an undergraduate degree in the field of homeopathy, which is a system of alternative medicine based on the principle of "like cures like."

📚 Course Duration

Total Duration: 5.5 years

4.5 years academic study

1 year compulsory internship

✅ Eligibility Criteria for BHMS

To be eligible for admission into a BHMS program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Educational Qualification

Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).

Must have studied English as a subject.

2. Minimum Marks

Usually 50% marks in PCB (40% for reserved categories in India).

Requirements may vary by university or country.

3. Entrance Exam

In India: NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is mandatory for admission.

Cut-offs vary each year and by college.

4. Age Limit

Minimum: 17 years (as of December 31 of the admission year).

Maximum: Varies, but usually no upper age limit after recent rulings.

📖 BHMS Curriculum / Subjects

The BHMS course covers both homeopathic and conventional medical sciences.

Year-wise Breakdown:

📘 First Year

Anatomy

Physiology and Biochemistry

Homeopathic Pharmacy

Organon of Medicine with Homeopathic Philosophy (Part I)

📗 Second Year

Pathology and Microbiology

Forensic Medicine and Toxicology

Organon of Medicine (Part II)

Materia Medica (Part I)

📙 Third Year

Surgery (including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dental)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Materia Medica (Part II)

Organon of Medicine (Part III)

📕 Fourth Year

Practice of Medicine

Repertory

Materia Medica (Part III)

Community Medicine

Case Taking and Case Presentation

🧪 Internship (1 year)

Practical training across various departments such as:

Outpatient (OPD) and Inpatient (IPD) services

Surgery

Pediatrics

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Homeopathic pharmacy

Emergency care

🎓 Career Opportunities After BHMS

Homeopathic Practitioner

Government Medical Officer

Private Practice/Clinic

Lecturer/Professor

Researcher in AYUSH/Alternative Medicine

Health & Wellness Consultant

Further Studies: MD (Homeopathy), MBA in Hospital Management, etc.

🏫 Top BHMS Colleges (India)

National Institute of Homeopathy (NIH), Kolkata

Nehru Homeopathic Medical College, Delhi

Bharati Vidyapeeth Homeopathic Medical College, Pune

Government Homeopathic Medical College, Bangalore