Curriculum
The academic course is spread over 4½ years. The 4½ years curriculum includes four parts, I BNYS of 18 months duration and II, III & IV BNYS of 12 months duration each.
The faculties are highly qualified and have extensive experience in the field of Teaching, Clinicals and Research. Throughout the course, apart from academics, students are also made to participate in Camps, Seminars, and Workshops. They are guided to present posters and research papers. Ensuring the completion of 4½ years curriculum the students undergo one year Compulsory Residential Rotatory Internship (CRRI) in various hospitals all over India. The degree will be awarded only after successful completion of the internship. The graduates are recognized as Registered Medical Practitioner in Naturopathy and Yoga by the State and Central Government.
The course comprises of the following curriculum:
I year B N Y S – [Duration of Study: 18 months]
Part 1 [12 months] and Part 2 [6 months]
1.Philosophy & Practice of Yoga
2.Biochemistry
3.Human Anatomy I & II
4.Human Physiology I & II
5.Philosophy of Nature Cure I & II
II year B N Y S – [Duration of Study: 12 months]
1.Yoga & Physical Culture I
2.Pathology I & II
3.Microbiology
4.Diagnostic Methods in Naturopathy
5.Modern Diagnostic Methods
6.Basic Pharmacology
III year B N Y S – [Duration of Study: 12 months]
1.Yoga & Physical Culture II
2.Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
3.Community Medicine
4.Psychology & Basic Psychiatry
5.Obstetrics & Gynaecology
6.Massage, Chiropractic, Osteopathy & Aromatherapy
7.Nutrition & Herbology
IV year B N Y S – [Duration of Study: 12 months]
1.Yoga Therapy
2.Hydrotherapy & Clay Therapy
3.Fasting & Diet Therapy
4.Chromotherapy & Magnetotherapy
5.Physiotherapy
6.Acupuncture, Acupressure & Reflexology
7.Minor Surgery, First Aid & Emergency Medicine
8.Medical Ethics & Hospital Management
The Course is a judicious mix of lectures, practical sessions, clinical demonstrations, seminars and workshops. Degree will be awarded only after the successful completion of the internship. By the end of the course, the student becomes a Registered Doctor in the stream of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences under the Tamilnadu Board of Indian Medicine.