BUMS: Understanding the Full Form & Unani Medicine Degree

The full form of BUMS is Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery. It is a five and half year undergraduate degree program in the field of Unani medicine. The course is offered by various universities and colleges in India and abroad. Graduates of this program are awarded the title of Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) and are eligible to practice Unani medicine in India after completing an internship.

Unani medicine is a traditional system of medicine that originated in ancient Greece and was later developed by Arab scholars. It is based on the concept of maintaining a balance of the four humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) in the body. Unani medicine uses a combination of herbal remedies, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes to treat various illnesses and conditions.