A five and a half year degree in naturopathy and yogic sciences, including a year of internship. Class 12 with Biology and a NEET score in most states - but the practice rights and job market are narrower than the length of the course suggests.
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Career outcomes
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Overview
A five and a half year clinical degree including internship, covering naturopathy, yoga therapy, diet and lifestyle medicine alongside the conventional basic medical sciences.
Subjects
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology in the early years, then naturopathic modalities including hydrotherapy, mud and massage therapy, yoga therapy and its clinical application, diet and nutrition, and supervised clinical training.
WhoShouldChoose
Students drawn to preventive and lifestyle medicine rather than acute care. Interest in the wellness and preventive health sector has grown substantially, and the degree suits people who want to work on how patients live rather than on treating disease episodes.
CareerReality
Recognition and practice rights vary by state and are narrower than for MBBS or the other AYUSH degrees - establish exactly what the qualification permits where you intend to practise before you enrol, because this catches graduates out. Government posts are few. Most work in wellness centres or build private practice, which takes years. Be clear-eyed about the evidence too: claims made in parts of this sector run ahead of what research supports, and practising honestly means knowing where those limits are and saying so to patients.
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