DEPARTMENT OF AYURVEDIC MEDICINE
Faculty of Unani and Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda is consisted of two words: Ayu means life and veda refers to knowledge. Ayurveda is a very ancient system of Medicine, which has greater importance in the present times due to its efficacy and potential to cure many chronic diseases and disorders. As per ayurvedic medicine, diseases are caused due to imbalance among the body’s three humors: Vata (nerve energy), Pitta (catabolic life energy) and Kapha (anabolic nutritive energy).
Ayurvedic medicine is gaining popularity all over the world because of its curing ability with less adverse effects. It is also known to promote positive health, longevity and beauty. There are suitable job options for Ayurveda practitioners in research, academic, clinical practice, drug manufacturing, etc. Panchakarma in Ayurveda is well known therapy across the world. The Panchakarma therapy of Bangladesh is booming and provides good revenue to the practitioners as well as to the government exchequer due to medical tourism. In government hospitals, it has been mandatory to recruit ayurveda doctors in Bangladesh. Such provisions increase the career scope in the ayurveda field.
After completing the BAMS course from Hamdard University Bnagladesh, one can pursue his/her career in government hospitals, dispensaries, Ayurvedic hospitals, teaching jobs, Yoga Centre & Beautification Centre etc. The governments have established research centers, institutes and council for the promotion of Ayurveda medicine. Private sector is also hiring these professionals with lucrative job offers.
Ayurveda medicine is good against managing hypertension, depression, geriatric care, obesity, arthritis, insomnia, menopausal problems, etc. Ayurveda revolves around the proverb “prevention is better than cure”.
After completing BAMS, one can also pursue Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda M.D.(Ayu) and Master of Surgery in Ayurveda M.S. (Ayu).
AYURVEDA COURSE DETAILS AND ELIGIBILITY
The Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) is offered by public and private University in Bangladesh and institutes in India. The duration of BAMS is 5-year academic and 1-year internship. The eligibility of the course is that one should pass 12th standard with subjects groups like physics, chemistry and biology from a recognized college.
JOB ORIENTED CAREER IN AYURVEDA (BAMS)
Ayurveda is the ancient system of medicine which has in-depth potential in curing and treating diseases. The ayurvedic medicine prepared by pharmaceutical companies is gaining popularity not only in Bangladesh but also all over the world.The BAMS doctors can build successful career in the following broad categories.
| Clinical Practices | Health Supervisor |
| General practice | Drug Manufacturing |
| Academic areas | Ayurveda Consultation |
| Research areas | Master of Public Health |
| Management & Administration | Career in Panchakarma |
| Hospital and Healthcare Administration | Ayurvedic Beautification and aroma therapy |
The Ayurveda doctors are recruited by the government as well as the private sectors. The main employers are the following:
- Bangladesh Public Service Commission
- Hamdard Laboratory (WAQF) Bangladesh
- Other 500 Medicine manufacturer
1st Professional Examination
| Sl No | Subjects Name | Marks |
| 1 | Sharir Rachana (Review of Anatomy) | 150 |
| 2 | Sharir Kriya (Review of Physiology) | 150 |
| 3 | Aushadh Vigyan & Dravyaguna Vigyan (Pharmacology & Pharmacognosy) | 250 |
| 4 | Pran Rasayan (Biochemistry) | 100 |
| 5 | Vikriti Vigyan (Pathology) | 150 |
| 6 | Anugib Vigyan (Microbiology & Parasitology) | 150 |
| 7 | Kaya Chikitsa (Medicine & Allied Subjects) | 300 |
| 8 | Prasuti Tantra (Obstetrics) | 150 |
| Grand Total | 1400 |
Final Professional Examination
| Sl No | Subjects Name | Marks |
| 1 | Rasa Shastra & Bhaishajya Kalpona (Review of Pharmacy & Ayurvedic Pharmaceuticals) | 150 |
| 2 | Shalya Tantra (Surgery) | 300 |
| 3 | Striroga (Gyneacology) | 150 |
| 4 | Kaya Chikitsa (Medicine & Allied Subjects) | 500 |
| 5 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 100 |
| 6 | Dissertation | 100 |
| Grand Total | 1300 |