Career in BUMS:
The Unani medicine system is one of the ancient medication system adopted by the South-Asia and Middle-East countries of the world. This system has originated from the Greek by the great physician "Hippocrates". It is also known as the "Hikmat" or Unani Tibb Medicine. It has the 6000 years back history.
This system refers to the Roman medication system developed by the Roman physician "Galen". In the middle age era and by the development of this system, the Arabic and Persian physician have been adopted and flagged this system. for more details click here
Unani medicine for Perso - Arabic traditional medicine system was basically origin in South Asia - & Middle Eastern Countries of the World. The Unani system of medicine originated in Greece. This system refers to the Roman medication system developed by the Roman physician "Galen". In the middle age era and by the development of this system, the Arabic and Persian physician have been adopted and flagged this system.
Unani system is known as the science and art of healing. According to this system, disease is a natural process. The body reacts to the disease and shows its presence through symptoms. Unani medicine system focuses on aiding the body's natural healing power to reduce these symptoms, thus bringing relief to the patient and curing him/her in the process. for more details click here
Unani is based on the principles of four humours: blood in human body, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Fire, water, earth and air are the four components of this system. It has greater significance in the treatment and management of diseases like infertility, weight loss, vitiligo, diabetes, kidney stone, etc.
Unani is the fourth most popular medication system in India after the Allopathic, Ayurvedic & Homeopathic system. Unani Medicine first arrived in India around 12th or 13th century of Delhi Sultanate (1206 - 1527) and Islamic rule over North India and subsequently flourished under Mughal Empire. An outstanding physician and scholar of Unani Medicine, Hakim Ajmal Khan (1868 - 1927) championed the cause of the Unani System in India.
Admission Procedure
The eligibility of the course is that He / She should pass 12thstandard with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in physics, chemistry and biology from a recognized college or university.
Candidate must also be proficient in Urdu. He/she should have expertise in the language up to 10th standard level. Otherwise he/she should have had Urdu as an optional language in 11th and 12th Science stream.
The regulation body of Unani education is Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) in India. Students can appear in NEET(National Level Exam), KEAM (state level exam) for admission in BUMS course. for more details click here
The candidate should be minimum 17years old.
Duration
BUMS is an Undergraduate Degree course. The course Duration is 5½ years. 4½ years are dedicated towards academic program & 1 year is dedicated towards internship.
PG Courses
In case of most of the medical courses, pursuing a postgraduate course is of much importance. Similar is the case of Unani medicine. BUMS graduates may go for PG Courses and boost their career prospects by completing them. The most popular ones are- MD-Unani (Doctor of Medicine) and MS-Unani (Master of Surgery) courses. Both of them are 3 years long PG courses.
PG Diploma Unani courses (2 years long) are also present, which BUMS graduates may pursue. Graduates may use the above mentioned PG Unani courses to specialize in any specific discipline. Some such areas of specialization are- for more details click here
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
ENT and Ophthalmology
Surgery
Preventive and Social Medicine
Pathology
Scope and Career Growth
The Career Opportunities in Unani and its related fields such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, Naturopathy and Yoga are bright. Since, for a large number of diseases and disorders, Unani has a big say in the management and treatment of them. Numerous job opportunities are present in Government as well as Private sector for BUMS graduates. Self-employment is another good option available in front of them. Graduates may start practicing Unani medicine system as 'Hakims' (Doctor). Graduates will be able to find such a job in Government as well as Private Unani hospitals, Nursing homes and Health centres
Recruiters Areas:
Here some of the employment areas for the professionals who have done the BUMS programme:
Unani Hospitals (Government and private)
Government Drug Units
Unani Pharmaceutical Industry
Unani training institutes/colleges
Research bodies
Drug Control Boards
In the government sector, one may join as Medical Officer advertised through different Public Service Commission such as
Union Public Service Commission
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission
Culcutta Public Service Commission
Bihar Public Service Commission
Maharashtra Public Service Commission, etc.