The Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences programme, sometimes known as BNYS, is a 4.5-year programme. The programme includes an integrated study of natural medicine as well as current therapeutic methodologies. This course is beneficial to those interested in pursuing a profession in Ayurvedic or Homeopathic medicine. Aside from medical history and theory, the programme includes practical workshops to provide a comprehensive education in naturopathy and yoga. With more individuals becoming aware of the benefits of yoga and natural medicine, the future prospects are excellent.
Naturopathy is a form of alternative medicine that believes that the cause of all disease is the induction of foreign material in the body. It aims to heal the body through its own healing process, also called ‘self-healing’.
Some therapies employed in the process include acupuncture, massage, and nutritional counselling among others. Yogic sciences, on the other hand, studies the use of yoga to provide a healthy stable life. It mainly uses asanas, meditation and breathing exercises to do this. The BNYS degree focuses on these topics and their application in today’s world. This is only a foundation course from which graduates can further specialize.
Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum Qualification Required: 10+2 (Chemistry, Physics & Biology)
- Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 50%
- Minimum Age Required: 17 Years
BNYS Admission Process
- Institutes offering the course release admission notification on their official website regarding the registration process and the selection criteria.
- Few colleges take direct admission to the BNYS programme and candidates who qualify the eligibility criteria can apply directly or on the basis of merit in class 12 exams.
- There are some colleges that take students on the basis of entrance exams, either state-level tests or tests conducted by the respective institutes, for the BNYS programme.