BUMS
Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery
BUMS Syllabus 2026
The Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) syllabus covers a structured programme spanning 5.5 Years designed to build both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise. Below is the detailed semester-wise subject breakdown and programme structure.
BUMS Semester-wise Subjects
BUMS Syllabus & Subjects
The BUMS syllabus is prescribed by the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and covers Unani medical science alongside modern medical subjects. The programme spans 5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship).
Unani Medical Subjects
| Subject | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| Kulliyat (Fundamentals) | Arkan, Mizaj, Akhlat, Aaza, Quwa, Afaal - basic Unani principles |
| Tashreehul Badan (Anatomy) | Human anatomy with Unani perspective, organ systems, dissection |
| Munafe ul Aaza (Physiology) | Physiological concepts, temperament theory, body functions |
| Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology) | Unani drugs - herbal, mineral, animal origin, 400+ materia medica |
| Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy) | Cupping (Hijama), leeching, diaphoresis, exercise therapy, dietotherapy |
| Moalejat (Internal Medicine) | Treatment of diseases - Humma (fever), Zeeq un Nafas (asthma), Zoaf-e-Kabid |
| Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery) | Surgical procedures, wound healing, minor surgical interventions |
| Qabalat wa Amraz-e-Niswan | Obstetrics and gynaecology in Unani system |
| Tibbi Samaaji (Community Medicine) | Public health, preventive medicine, Tadabeer-e-Hifz-e-Sehat |
Modern Medical Subjects
Pre-Clinical
- Modern Anatomy
- Modern Physiology & Biochemistry
- Pathology & Microbiology
Clinical
- Forensic Medicine
- Modern Pharmacology (basics)
- Emergency Medicine
Language Studies
BUMS includes study of classical languages for reading original Unani texts:
- Arabic: For reading classical texts like Al-Qanoon fil Tib (Canon of Medicine by Ibn Sina)
- Persian/Urdu: Many important Unani texts and formularies are in Persian/Urdu
BUMS Programme Structure & Credit Distribution
BUMS Year-wise Curriculum
BUMS is structured across 4 professional years (4.5 academic years) + 1 year compulsory rotatory internship, with progressive transition from foundational to clinical subjects.
1st Professional Year
| Subject | Focus |
|---|---|
| Kulliyat (Fundamentals of Unani Medicine) | Arkan, Mizaj, Akhlat, Aaza - basic Unani theory |
| Tashreehul Badan (Anatomy) | Human anatomy, dissection, Unani anatomical concepts |
| Munafe ul Aaza (Physiology) | Body functions, temperament, humoral physiology |
| Arabic / Urdu | Language for reading classical texts |
2nd Professional Year
| Subject | Focus |
|---|---|
| Ilmul Advia (Pharmacology) | Unani drugs, herbo-mineral formulations, pharmacognosy |
| Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib (Preventive Medicine) | Hygiene, preventive measures, community health |
| Pathology & Microbiology | Disease processes, laboratory diagnosis, microbial diseases |
| Biochemistry | Metabolic pathways, clinical biochemistry |
3rd Professional Year
| Subject | Focus |
|---|---|
| Moalejat (Internal Medicine) | Treatment of medical conditions using Unani therapeutics |
| Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy) | Hijama (cupping), leech therapy, Turkish bath, exercise therapy |
| Amraz-e-Jild wa Tazeeniyat | Dermatology and cosmetology in Unani perspective |
| Forensic Medicine (Tibb-e-Qanuni) | Medico-legal aspects, toxicology |
4th Professional Year (Final)
| Subject | Focus |
|---|---|
| Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery) | Surgical procedures, wound management, operative techniques |
| Ainul Advia wa Uzn Anf Halq | Ophthalmology and ENT in Unani medicine |
| Qabalat wa Amraz-e-Niswan | Obstetrics and gynaecology |
| Amraz-e-Atfal (Paediatrics) | Child health, childhood diseases, Unani paediatric care |
Compulsory Rotatory Internship (1 Year)
12-month internship rotating through Moalejat (Medicine), Ilmul Jarahat (Surgery), Qabalat (Obstetrics), Amraz-e-Atfal (Paediatrics), Ilaj Bit Tadbeer (Regimental Therapy), and Community Medicine departments.
Skills Developed in BUMS
Skills Required & Acquired in BUMS
Skills Required Before Joining
Academic Prerequisites
- Biology: Strong 12th-level biology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Urdu/Arabic (Helpful): Classical texts are in Urdu, Arabic, and Persian
- Interest in Traditional Medicine: Understanding of Unani philosophy
Personal Attributes
- Empathy & Communication: Patient-centric approach essential
- Memorisation: Learning 400+ Unani drugs and formulations
- Manual Skills: For regimental therapy procedures (Hijama, cupping)
Skills Acquired During BUMS
Unani Clinical Skills
- Mizaj Assessment: Determining patient temperament (Damwi, Safrawai, Balghami, Saudawi)
- Nabz (Pulse) Diagnosis: Traditional pulse examination technique
- Hijama (Cupping): Dry and wet cupping therapy procedures
- Ilaj Bit Tadbeer: Regimental therapies including leeching, diaphoresis, Turkish bath
Modern Medical Skills
- Clinical Examination: Physical examination, history taking, vital signs
- Diagnostic Interpretation: Lab reports, basic imaging
- Emergency Management: First aid, basic life support
- Surgical Basics: Minor procedures, wound care, suturing
Pharmaceutical Skills
- Drug Identification: 400+ herbal, mineral, and animal-origin drugs
- Formulation Preparation: Majoon, Habb, Jawarish, Arq, Sharbat
- Quality Control: Standards for Unani pharmaceutical preparations
- Dietotherapy: Prescribing diet based on temperament and disease