What is BHMS?

BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) is an undergraduate degree programme in medical field. This degree covers the medical knowledge of the homeopathic system. After completing this degree you are eligible to become a doctor in the homeopathic medical field. The degree holder is eligible to have the prefix as a doctor, the abbreviation is Dr.

Homeopathy is the third popular medication system in India, after the allopathic and the ayurvedic system. According to this system the emotions, mind and body are interlinked and remedies which effect on them will seem to fit for the patient. The person got sick or have a disorder if he is out of the harmony of the above three.

Scope of BHMS

• The career opportunity after the completion of BHMS is not only in India but also in abroad. Many organizations are working in the manufacturing and research field in abroad are requiring the professional in this field.
• The candidate having the BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) degree is eligible to be called as a doctor and eligible to do the private practice. A homeopathic practitioner may look the career as a medical representative or as a doctor in private or government hospital.
• Many people are looking for the complete cure of the disease and move to homeopathic doctors, because this medication system has no side effect, and this factor encourages to the homeopathic graduates to open or establish their own clinic for self-practice.
• The professionals in this field can work in companies those deal with the homeopathic preparations. He/she may get the job in homeopathic colleges as a professor or the researcher. A large number of people are not satisfied with the allopathic treatment. This gives the birth to the alternative or ayurvedic treatment.

Duration of BHMS

The duration of the course is 5 YEARS after 10+2 with minimum 50% marks from a recognized University or Board accompanied by Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.

Entrance Exams for BHMS

• All India Institute of Medical Science Entrance Exam
• All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT)
• All State Level Common Medical Entrance Examination
• Delhi University Entrance Exam
• IP University Common Entrance test
• All India Common Entrance Examination (AICEE)

Salary of BHMS

The medical field is the benchmark among the other fields in order to the salaries. Homeopathic field also owes this regard. In government sector the salary of a homeopathic doctor is Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month while in the private sector the salary starts from the Rs. 20,000 per month.

With some experience, one can get the handsome salary like Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 50, 000 per month. There is no limit of salary if you have become popular as a good doctor in the society.

Employment Areas of BHMS

• Medical colleges
• Charitable institutions
• Clinic
• Homeopathic medicine store
• Research institutes
• Consultancies
• Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Government/ private hospitals
• Nursing home
• Dispensaries