BHMS Scope

Other courses in this field:
Diploma in Electro-Homeopathy
Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Post Graduate Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery
Master of Doctor in Homeopathy
Doctor of Medicine (Homeopathic)
The candidate having the BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) degree is eligible to be called as a doctor and eligible to do the private practice. A homeopathic practitioner may look the career as a medical representative or as a doctor in private or government hospital.
The professionals in this field can work in companies those deal with the homeopathic preparations. He/she may get the job in homeopathic colleges as a professor or the researcher. A large number of people are not satisfied with the allopathic treatment. This gives the birth to the alternative or ayurvedic treatment.
Many people are looking for the complete cure of the disease and move to homeopathic doctors, because this medication system has no side effect, and this factor encourages to the homeopathic graduates to open or establish their own clinic for self practice.

There exist a lot of career opportunities for aspirants who have completed their Bachelor's degree in homeopathy. The BHMS graduates can decide on for the future career in many organisations, both government as well as private in this field of medicine. Homeopathic medicinal system has gained much popularity nowadays among the population. Homeopathic clinical practice is becoming more standardized and also there is a rapid growth of homeopathic pharmaceutical industries. This all have a direct influence on the sudden rise of employment in the field of homeopathy. The BHMS graduates can commence self practice by starting their own clinics or they can work in any of the homeopathic hospitals. They can also work in various Homoeopathic Medicine Stores, Pharmacies, Research Institutes, Training Institutes, Dispensaries, and so on. In these firms, the graduates can work as researcher / pharmacist / doctor / public health specialist / consultant. Those interested in teaching field can look out for a job in various reputed institutions such as National Institute of Homeopathy in Calcutta, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in Bangalore, University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, and so on.

Hi Chetna,
There is a good scope in every field. Please remember that you should pursue a stream based on two things :
-Your career goal
-The type of job you want to do
Find below few of the job avenues open in the respective fields:
1) BHMS:
After the course completion, you may find employment as:
-Homeopathic practitioner in both India and abroad.
-Medical representative at a private or government hospital.
-Professor or a researcher in any homeopathic college.
-You may start a personal clinic.
-You may setup retail shop of homeopathy medicines.
-You may work in industries dealing with homeopathic preparations.
-You may start your own pharmacy.
-You may work in public and private sector.
-You may work in private or government hospitals, clinics, NGOs, etc.
2) BAMS:
As for the jobs, alternative medicine practitioners have lots of scope in medical field such as counseling, mental or physical therapy, healthcare department, naturopathic doctor, etc. Professional in this field gets training and motivation to develop their knowledge.
For some career opportunities in this field may need additional knowledge, certification and education.
A graduate in alternative medicine can seek career option in following areas such as researcher, practitioners in Ayurvedic & homoeopathic, hospitals, dispensaries and in government sectors.
Private practitioners in above fields get the initial salary in the range of Rs 8,000.
A graduate working with a trained practitioner or in the clinic could help them to gain the confidence and revenue.
Research institutions and in Drug and pharmaceutical companies employ research scientists and consultants in order to work in this field.
Post graduate students can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
One may find employment as:
-Masseuse
-Wellness counselor
-Acupuncturist
-Chiropractor
-Neuropathologist
Now, relax and think"
-What type of job interests you?
-In which field you wish to build your career?
-Which one is better on the basis of your career goal?
Wish you luck.

Hi Amruta,
It depends on where your interest lies. B.Sc in Physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of the course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the University that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises. The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as electrotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc are also covered under the course. Further, physiotherapy also has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy.
On the other side, BHMS is a 5.5 years course, which includes a 1-year internship. The subjects that are taught to the students in BHMS course are Homeopathy philosophy, Materia Medica, Repertory, Pharmacy, and other subjects that are taught in MBBS like Anatomy, Physiology, Embryology, etc. So, it depends on what you want to pursue.It depends upon your interest and choice.