Career in Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)

Ayurveda is among the ancient medical systems of the world, whose origin dates back to the Vedic period. It is renowned for its natural elements in the medicines to help not just but also prevent the frequency with which diseases take place in the human body.

It is a holistic concept comprising of purification of the body toxins, relieving of stress and worries, removal of impurities, reducing the symptoms, eliminating the root cause completely, increasing the body’s resistance level as well as the overall harmony of life.

Ayurveda has primarily accorded only three dysfunctions in the human body namely, Kapha, Pitta and Vata, recognised as dosha, meaning phlegm (water & earth), bile (fire & water) and Wind (air & space) respectively. So, Ayurveda basically works towards retaining the adequate balance between these three to preserve the natural health of the human body.

Educational Qualification Required:

BAMS is a degree course in the medicine system, which is accorded on the successful completion of a 5 years and 6 months degree programme which breaks into 4 and ½ years of academic session and one year of internship programme of practical experience with patients.

To be eligible for admission in the course, one needs to have the major subjects as physics, chemistry and biology in the 12^thclass and qualify the 10+2 with a reasonably good score of a 60% aggregate in finals. The selection criteria include the final merit as the sum total of both the marks obtained in 10+2 as well as the entrance examination.

Career Options Available:

There is wide range of career opportunities post the successful completion of the BAMS degree programme in the country as well as across the globe. While the common choice is to become a doctor in the ayurvedic field in a private of government hospital or to even start one’s own private ayurvedic medicine clinic, there are many new ideas opening up as well for BAMS students.

There are several organizations involved in the research, development and manufacturing of medicines in the Ayurveda system and thus, need the expertise and knowledge of the BAMS students with good score and practical capability. Many candidates are also seen either joining one or opening their own Ayurvedic spas or Ayurvedic Medical Store & Consultation Space aside from going the teaching route to find employment as professors in the subject in any government or private institutions in the country as well as abroad.

Broadly, the varied job profiles for a BAMS pass out comprise of Lecturer, Scientist, Researcher, Therapist, Business Development Officer or Domain manager, Sales representative, medical analyst, ayurvedic doctor, pharmacist or a health consultant/ expert among others.

Scope in Future Analysed:

Owing to rising popularity and realisation of the benefits coming from natural elements in the Ayurvedic medical system, there is ample scope for BAMS students in future in both India as well as other developed countries such as US and UK. While the traditional concepts of Ayurveda and Yoga etc. have been prevailing in different parts of the country for long, they are now also gaining momentum world over with more and more people taking this treasure to their own countries. Thus, there is tremendous career scope for the program and its knowledge and practical experience to be employed in varied relevant verticals in the future.