Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yoga

The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) is a medical degree in India in the field of integrated naturopathy and yoga therapy. The curriculum is taught by several universities. The degree is of 5 ¹⁄₂ years duration, including 1 year internship after passing 12th Science. The person having a BNYS degree can practice anywhere in India under different state medical councils.

Subjects of study

I B.N.Y.S.

Biochemistry
Human anatomy
Human physiology
Philosophy of nature cure
Principle of yoga

II B.N.Y.S.

III B.N.Y.S.

Naturopathic & modern diagnosis
Psychology & basic psychiatry
Acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology, Reiki, & Pranic healing
Yoga & physical culture
Nutrition & herbology
Manipulative therapies

IV B.N.Y.S.

Yoga therapy
Obstetrics & gynecology
Hydrotherapy & mud therapy
Fasting & diet therapy
Clinical naturopathy
Emergency medicine, minor surgery and first aid
Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Research methodology and recent advances
Hospital management

V B.N.Y.S.

After successful completion of the BNYS course, one year of compulsorily work in naturopathy, Ayurveda, modern medicine hospitals attached to the medical college or in any other approved hospitals. This posting is called the Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship.

Opportunities after the BNYS

A BNYS doctor can work in following domains after completion of the degree.

General practice in clinics with minimum infrastructure; government and private hospitals
National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) under AYUSH, in all states of India
Academia, research or science in various government and non-governmental organizations
Specialty clinics targeting individual disorders like obesity, stress, allergy, lifestyle, de-addiction, back pain, diet counseling, rehabilitation (medical, psychiatry and postsurgical)
Stress management and lifestyle management consulting in corporate hospitals and holistic wellness centers
Hospitality industry in India and abroad (as a spa manager)
IT companies as well as the corporate sector

A graduate can also opt for another degree after the BNYS, including the MD( Naturopathy-Clinical/ Yoga-Clinical/Acupuncture), MBA (Hospital Healthcare Management), MPH, MSc Health Sciences, MSc Nutrition, PhD and MSc Regenerative Medicine.

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