Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. Human anatomy, including gross human anatomy and histology, is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body. Here students learn gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy from anatomical models, skeletons, textbooks, diagrams, photographs, lectures and tutorials. The study of microscopic anatomy (or histology) can be aided by practical experience examining histological preparations (or slides) under a microscope; and in addition, medical students generally also learn gross anatomy with practical experience of dissection and inspection of cadavers (dead human bodies).
Teaching Hours – 325 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 175 hours; Practical – 150 hours)
Human physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of humans in good health, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. The principal level of focus of physiology is at the level of organs and systems. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study: anatomy, the study of form, and physiology, the study of function, are intrinsically tied and are studied in tandem as part of a medical curriculum.
Teaching Hours – 300 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 175 hours; Practicals – 125 hours)
Naturopathic ideology focuses on naturally-occurring and minimally-invasive methods, trusting to the “healing power of nature.” Such treatments as “synthetic” drugs, radiation, and major surgery are avoided, and rejection of biomedicine and modern science in favour of an intuitive and vitalistic conception of the body and nature is common. Prevention through stress reduction and a healthy diet and lifestyle is emphasized.
First Year – Philosophy Of Nature Cure – Teaching Hours – 275 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 200 hours; Practicals – 75 hours)
Fourth Year – Holistic Practices of Naturopathy & Yoga – Teaching Hours – 200 hours in 1½ years ( Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 100 hours)
Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and whole bodies (autopsies). Pathology also encompasses the related scientific study of disease processes, called general pathology. Medical pathology is divided into two main branches, anatomical pathology and clinical pathology.
Pathologists work with other doctors, medical specialty societies, medical laboratory professionals, and health care consumer organizations to set guidelines and standards for medical laboratory testing that help improve a patient’s medical care and guide treatment.
Teaching Hours – 300 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 200 hours; Practicals – 100 hours)
Medical microbiology is both a branch of medicine and microbiology which deals with the study of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites which are of medical importance and are capable of causing diseases in human beings. It includes the study of microbial pathogenesis and epidemiology and is related to the study of disease pathology and immunology.
- The provision of clinical consultations on the investigation, diagnosis, and treatment of patients suffering from infectious diseases.
- The establishment and direction of infection control programs across the continuum of care.
- Public health and communicable disease prevention and epidemiology.
- The scientific and administrative direction of a diagnostic microbiology laboratory.
Teaching Hours – 150 hours in 1 year (Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 50 hours)
Community Medicine also known as Social and Preventive Medicine refers to measures taken to prevent diseases, (or injuries) rather than curing them or treating their symptoms. Public Health is “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities, and individuals.” It is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis.
Teaching Hours – 150 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 50 hours )
Chromotherapy, also called colour therapy, is an alternative medicine method. Here colour and light are used to balance energy wherever a person’s body is lacking, whether physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental. The body has seven main chakras, which are spiritual centres associated with a colour, function, and organ or bodily system.
Magnetotherapy is an alternative medicine practice involving the use of static magnetic fields. It advocates the principle that subjecting certain parts of the body to magnetostatic fields produced by permanent magnets/electromagnets has beneficial health effects.
Teaching Hours – 200 hours in 1 year ( Theory – 125 hours ; Practicals – 75 hours)
Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. Raja Yoga, compiled in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, is part of the Samkhya tradition.
Many Hindu texts discuss aspects of yoga, including Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the Shiva Samhita, and various Tantras. The Sanskrit word yoga has many meanings and is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning “to control”, “to yoke” or “to unite.”
First Year – Yoga Practices – 175 hours in 1 year (Theory – 25 hours; Practicals – 150 hours)
Second Year – Yoga Philosophy – 375 hours in 1 year (Theory – 200 hours; Practicals – 175 hours)
Third Year – Yoga Applications – 325 hours in 1½ years (Theory – 150 hours; Practicals – 175 hours)
Yoga therapy applies yoga techniques to various illnesses and conditions to facilitate optimal health, healing, and awakening. It is a system of health care that treats human conditions naturally to alleviate pain and suffering through physical and mental exercises.
Unlike traditional yoga, which focuses on spiritual transcendence, yoga therapy aims at holistic treatment for psychological or psychosomatic disorders, ranging from sinusitis and asthma to emotional distress.
Final Year – Yoga Therapy – 300 hours in 1½ years (Theory – 150 hours; Practicals – 150 hours)
Massage involves applying pressure to the body, targeting muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissues. The BNYS curriculum teaches Swedish massage, which includes five basic strokes: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, friction, and vibration/shaking.
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is a natural healing art based on the principle that reflexes in the feet, hands, and ears correspond to different organs and glands in the body.
Teaching Hours – 200 hours in 1 year (Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 100 hours)
Naturopathy Diagnosis includes Facial Diagnosis and Iris Diagnosis. Facial Diagnosis sees the head as a compact representation of the body, revealing internal conditions in the face.
Teaching Hours – 200 hours in 1 year (Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 100 hours)
Doctors diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases using clinical judgment and medical devices. First aid provides initial care for injuries or illnesses, aiming to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery.
Teaching Hours – 300 hours in 1½ years (Theory – 150 hours; Practicals – 150 hours)
Fasting is the abstinence from food and liquids to promote health and healing. It helps the body heal itself by intensifying intrinsic repair processes.
Teaching Hours – 125 hours in 1 year (Theory – 100 hours; Practicals – 25 hours)
Nutrition is the process of nourishing the body for growth and maintenance. Dietetics manages food and nutrition to promote health. Herbology, or botanical medicine, uses plant-based treatments.
Teaching Hours – 350 hours in 1½ years (Theory – 250 hours; Practicals – 100 hours)
