Homoeopathy is a holistic system of medicine which is based on treating the individual with highly diluted substances given in mainly tablet form, which triggers the body’s natural system of healing. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery is an Undergraduate Academic Degree awarded for a course or program in the field of Homoeopathy. It is also known as B.H.M.S. which is an abbreviated form of Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery degree. The duration of B.H.M.S. is 5½ years which includes internship. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery degree as a holistic alternative medicine degree provides basic and in depth knowledge of the Homoeopathic medicinal system. Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery can also be pursued through correspondence or through distance education program.
Some of the top Homoeopathic Medicine Schools are:
Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, Defence Colony - New Delhi,
Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Homoeopathic Medical College - Mumbai,
Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College - Calcutta.