Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate program in Homeopathy. The course duration of the same is 5 and half years. In this total course duration, 4 and half years are intended for academic program and the last one year is meant for internship. The course offers adequate skills and profound knowledge to professionals to make an excellent career in Homeopathic medicine. This professional course offers higher study options as well as job openings to students. The details regarding the higher study options and the career opportunities are mentioned here.

Higher Studies Options after B.H.M.S

The Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery offer both Masters as well as Doctor of Medicine courses to interested candidates. These courses allow them to have specialization in diverse areas of Homeopathy. It also improves the in depth knowledge of the individual in that particular area of study. Professionals with higher qualification are more in demand in job market rather than one with mere graduation. The courses are offered mainly in the following areas:

• Master of Science in Endocrinology
• Master of Science in Epidemiology
• Master of Science in Psychiatry
• Master of Science in Regenerative Medicine
• Doctor of Medicine in Hom-Organon of Medicine
• Doctor of Medicine in Hom-Pharmacy
• Doctor of Medicine in Hom-Practise of Medicine
• Doctor of Medicine in Hom-Reprtory
• Doctor of Medicine in Homoeopathic Philosoaphy & organon
• Doctor of Medicine in Homeopathy - Materia Medica
• Doctor of Medicine in Homeopathy - Paediatrics
• Doctor of Medicine in Homeopathy - Psychiatry
• Doctor of Medicine in Homeopathy - Repertory
• Doctor of Medicine in Homoeopathy

Job Opportunities for B.H.M.S Graduates

There exist a lot of employment opportunities for aspirants who have completed their Degree in Homeopathy. Homeopathic medicine has gained much popularity nowadays as it is considered to have no bad effects. Professionals in Homeopathy can consider starting their own clinics or they can work in homeopathic departments of hospitals. They can find opportunities in public and private sector organizations like:

• Clinics
• Charitable Institutions
• Consultancies
• Homoeopathic Medicine Store
• Hospitals
• Medical Colleges
• Pharmacies
• Research Institutes
• State Dispensaries
• Training Institutes

In the above mentioned areas a B.H.M.S degree holder can work as

• Doctor
• Consultant
• Pharmacist
• Private Practice
• Public Health Specialists
• Researchers
• Teachers

The employment opportunities and compensation packs of aspirants may improve with the work experience and skills. To get in to government hospitals or departments the aspirants have to undergo competition test carried out by government bodies.

Short Term Courses for B.H.M.S Students

A few short term courses are also offered to B.H.M.S graduates. Certificate in Homeopathic Medicinal System (CHMS) is a certificate course in Homeopathic medicine which has time duration of 6 months. Other correspondence programs are offered in Homeopathy by different Colleges and Universities of the country. Short term courses improve the basic knowledge of the students in their area of specialization.