The full form of BHMS in the medical field is Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. BHMS is an undergraduate degree program focused on the study and practice of Homeopathy, an alternative medical system. The duration of the BHMS course is 5.5 years, including a one-year internship. BHMS graduates are trained to diagnose and treat patients using homeopathic remedies, which involve highly diluted substances aimed at triggering the body's natural healing processes.
To be eligible for the BHMS program, candidates must have achieved 50% marks in Class 12 in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB). The minimum age to apply for the BHMS course is 17. The fees for the BHMS program range between INR 1.5 Lakh and INR 3 Lakh. For BHMS admission, universities consider NEET scores. Popular colleges offering BHMS courses include Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Parul University, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), and Kerala University of Health Sciences.
Upon graduating with a BHMS degree, candidates can pursue various career paths such as Homeopathic Doctors, Public Health Specialists, Private Practitioners, and Pharmacists. The average salary for a BHMS graduate ranges between INR 4 LPA and INR 7 LPA.