BNYS Curriculum & Syllabus

Naturopathy and yoga is one of the Indian Systems of Medicine, under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The BNYS course at Sona Medical College is a comprehensive 5 ½ year medical program affiliated with The TN Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai.

Holistic Medical Education

Naturopathy is an Indian system of medicine which believes in the self-healing capacity of the human body. The course offers step by step knowledge in understanding the functioning of the human body and its mechanics. The core of the subjects lies in understanding the principles and philosophy of the Naturopathy.

This is a disciplined form of learning where the students will be taught the disciplinary way of leading a life. Our students get an opportunity to learn from experts in the field, with all modern technologies. Students will be taken to field visits every year to various Naturopathy and other hospitals.

Course Duration Details

Philosophy & Practice of Yoga
Biochemistry
Human Anatomy I & II
Human Physiology I & II
Philosophy of Nature Cure I & II

Yoga & Physical Culture I
Pathology I & II
Microbiology
Diagnostic Methods in Naturopathy
Modern Diagnostic Methods
Basic Pharmacology

Yoga & Physical Culture II
Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Community Medicine
Psychology & Basic Psychiatry
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Massage, Chiropractic, Osteopathy & Aromatherapy
Nutrition & Herbology

Yoga Therapy
Hydrotherapy & Clay Therapy
Fasting & Diet Therapy
Chromotherapy & Magnetotherapy
Physiotherapy
Acupuncture, Acupressure & Reflexology
Minor Surgery, First Aid & Emergency Medicine
Medical Ethics & Hospital Management

Human Anatomy

Scientific study of morphology of the adult human body. It includes both the gross human anatomy and histology.

Physiology

Study about the functions of the human body in detail which enables the student to understand the mechanism of the human body.

Pathology

Bridge between science and medicine. It is concerned with the study of disease, its nature and origin.

Biochemistry

Study about the chemical processes in the human body at the molecular level.

Microbiology

Study about micro-organisms and the human body’s response to these micro-organisms.

Pharmacology

Deals with the study of pharmacological drugs, its mechanism of action, uses and effects.

Community Medicine

Deals with the health of members of a community, municipality or a region as a whole.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Specializes in the care of female reproductive health, its diagnoses and treatments.

Modern Diagnostics

Science concerned with the diagnosis of diseased condition through various examinations and procedures.

Traditional Diagnostics

Teaches various diagnostic methods without any modern technologies based on ancient science.

Hospital Management

Skills related to management and administrative operations of health care systems and resources.

Psychology

Scientific study of human mind and behavior that takes multiple perspectives.

Forensic Medicine

Application of medical knowledge to administration of law and medico legal aspects.

Physiotherapy

Method that focuses on the science of movement to restore, maintain and maximize physical strength.

Fasting

Basic therapy in Naturopathy which aims at complete rejuvenation and toxin removal.

Chromotherapy

Treatment modality using different colours and magnets to treat various ailments.

First Aid & Minor Surgery

Emergency care measures for minor or major illness or injury.

Research Methodology

Specific procedures or techniques of how medical research is conducted and analyzed.

Nutrition & Dietetics

Science of food and nutrition and how to use this to improve a person’s health.

Manipulative Therapy

Therapeutic study about techniques where physical manipulations are used to treat disease.

Yoga

Complete philosophy and physiology of yogic science through practical and theoretical sessions.

Acupuncture

System which uses fine needles in specific locations of the body to treat illness.

Hydrotherapy

Use of water in different modes and temperatures both internally and externally.