The system of Unani medicine is considered to have originated in Greece and later on perfected by its Arab practitioners who relied on the process of natural healing and harmony of mind and body. To get admission to BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery) you need to have completed 12th in PCB with 50% marks. The duration of the course is 5.5 years (4.5 years followed by 1 year of internship). You can work as a doctor in private or government sector.
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Programme
Duration
School of Unani Medicine, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi
BUMS
5.5 years
Deoband Unani Medical College, Saharanpur
Eram Unani Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow
Hello Naman,
Unani medicine is considered as an art and science of healing. This profession is quite demanding in the world of today where there are so many complications to diseases, and many poor and suffering.
After undergraduate level, you can do your postgraduate in MD- Unani and further still, PhD.
The demand for Unani Medicals is high due to this medicine is safer, readily available and very cost effective.
The career options can be;
Self employment, Work for Central Government Health Schemes (CGHS), Employees State Insurance Scheme, Primary Health Centers, Unani Hospitals/health centres/pharmacies, private nursing homes, central and state government jobs. You can also be an expert or a consultant or even in medical tourism and so many more opportunitie.
In conclusion, Unani medicine is very demanding and am sure there are are lots of opportunities if you decide to pursue it as a course.
all the best!
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