4.5 year
BUMS
BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) is a 5.5 year undergraduate medical program that combines traditional Unani healing with modern medical sciences. It equips students to become skilled Unani doctors with opportunities in hospitals, private practice, research, academics and the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring a successful and respected career in natural medicine.
The Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) is a 5.5-year undergraduate program comprising 4.5 years of academic learning followed by a one-year mandatory internship. This course trains students to become skilled Unani physicians by combining traditional Unani medical principles with modern medical sciences. Students learn key subjects including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, Unani medicine, and community health. During the internship, participants acquire practical clinical experience at Unani hospitals and healthcare institutions under the supervision of qualified professionals.
Once they complete BUMS, graduates can:
• Work as Unani physicians in both government and commercial institutions.
• Start their own Unani clinic or wellness center.
• Pursue MD (Unani) for specialization.
• Join research, academics, or the Unani pharmaceutical industry.
• Explore worldwide interest in countries that realizes Unani medicine.
BUMS provides students with a globally recognized degree that combines holistic healing and scientific education for a satisfying career in healthcare.
Duration of course: 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship)
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
Minimum percentile required: 50% for General candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates
Entrance Exam: NEET-UG (Compulsory in India)
Tuition fees: ₹25,000 - ₹6 lakh (depending on government, private, or deemed institutions)
Average Salary: ₹3-12 LPA
Expert for Career Guidance: Admission Counseling by Shiksha Planets
The BUMS syllabus covers traditional Unani medicine along with modern healthcare sciences.
1. First Year:
• Arabic & Persian Language
• Basic Principles of Unani Medicine
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• History of Unani Medicine
2. Second Year:
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Preventive & Social Medicine
• Ilmul Advia (Unani Pharmacology)
• Tashreeh (Anatomy - Advanced)
3. Third Year:
• Surgery (Jarahat)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (Ilmul Qabalat wa Niswan)
• Ilmul Saidla (Unani Pharmacy)
• Moalijat (Medicine - Part I)
• Community Medicine
4. Fourth Year:
• Moalijat (Medicine-Part II)
• Pediatrics (Ilmul Atfal)
• Regimental Therapy (Ilaj Bit Tadbeer)
• Psychiatry (Ilmul Nafasiyat)
• Toxicology (Ilmul Samoom)
5. Internship (Final Year):
A 12-month internship with rotations in:
• Unani OPD/IPD
• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• Community Medicine
| College Type | Annual Fees (Approx.) |
| Government Colleges | ₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Private Colleges | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 |
| Deemed Universities | ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 |
BUMS admission is simplified by Shiksha Planets:
1. Eligibility Verification: Check NEET and academic qualifications.
2. Entrance Exam: Qualify NEET-UG with the required cutoff.
3. Counseling Registration: Apply for State Quota or All India Counseling.
4. College Selection: Get expert help in choosing the right universities.
5. Seat Allotment: Guidance for seat confirmation and choice filling.
6. Document Verification: End-to-end support for admission paperwork and verification.
7. Post-Admission Assistance: Help with education loans, hostel arrangements, and orientation.
Shiksha Planets makes sure that financial constraints never come in the way of your medical education:
• Fast Approvals: Direct connections with leading banks and NBFCs for fast approvals.
• Flexible EMI Plans: Customized repayment cycles to reduce financial pressure.
• Scholarship Counseling: Helping to obtain government and private scholarships.
1. Internationally Recognized Degree: Recognized by India's top healthcare councils and numerous other nations.
2. Rising Career Prospects: Rising demand for Unani physicians in hospitals, wellness centers, and research centers.
3. Natural Healing Method: A risk-free medical method with fewer side effects that draws patients globally.
4. Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Establish your own Unani clinic, wellness center, or herbal medicine company.
5. Research & Innovation: Conduct research on new herbal compounds and integrative medicine research.
6. Community Health Contribution: Make an important difference by making healthcare cheap and accessible to both urban and rural communities.
• Governmental and private hospitals: Serve as a qualified Unani doctor.
• Private Practice: Establish and operate your own clinic or wellness facility.
• Higher Education: MD in Unani Medicine with specializations in surgery, pediatrics, or regimental therapy.
• Research Institutions: Engage in herbal drug development and clinical research.
• Unani Pharma Industry: Formulate, validate, and market Unani drugs.
• International Opportunities: Practice in nations where Unani medicine is recognized by the law.
• Academic Roles: Work in medical universities and guide the next generation of Unani practitioners.
