Course Syllabus
Detailed syllabus for all programs as per CCRYN and Ministry of Health guidelines
Certificate in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (CNYS)
Duration: 1 Year
Semester 1
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNYS-101 | Naturopathic Philosophy & History | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| CNYS-102 | Yoga & Meditation - Theory & Practice | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| CNYS-103 | Human Anatomy | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| CNYS-104 | Human Physiology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| CNYS-105 | Biochemistry Fundamentals | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-106 | Introduction to Naturopathic Therapeutics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Semester 2
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNYS-201 | General Pathology | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-202 | Basic Pharmacology | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-203 | Medical Microbiology | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-204 | Naturopathic Case Taking & Management | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-205 | Advanced Yogic Sciences | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Semester 3
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNYS-301 | Clinical Naturopathy - Diagnosis & Treatment | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| CNYS-302 | Women's Health in Naturopathy | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-303 | Pediatric Naturopathy | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-304 | Research Methodology in Natural Medicine | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| CNYS-305 | Public Health & Epidemiology | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Practical Training
| Clinical training in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 200 marks |
| Internship in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 200 marks |
Evaluation: Theory exams: 70% | Practical exams: 20% | Internal assessment: 10%
Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (DNYS)
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Year 1 - Semester 1 (Basic Sciences)
| Subject | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy (Gross & Systemic) | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Human Physiology (System-wise) | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Biochemistry (Metabolic Pathways) | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Philosophy & Principles | 40 | 10 | 50 |
| Yoga & Meditation (Advanced) | 30 | 20 | 50 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 (Pathology & Pharmacology)
| Subject | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Systemic Pathology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Clinical Pharmacology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Medical Microbiology & Parasitology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Therapeutics - Modalities | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Applied Yogic Sciences | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 (Clinical Subjects)
| Subject | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Naturopathy (System-wise) | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Gynecology & Obstetrics | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Pediatrics | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Public Health Administration | 35 | 15 | 50 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 (Advanced Clinical)
| Subject | Theory | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Practice & Patient Management | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Oncology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Naturopathic Gerontology | 70 | 30 | 100 |
| Healthcare Business Management | 35 | 15 | 50 |
| Dissertation & Case Studies | 0 | 100 | 100 |
Practical Training
| Clinical training in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 200 marks |
| Internship in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 200 marks |
| Research project on Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences | 200 marks |
Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences (BNYS)
Duration: 4 Years 6 Months + 1 Year Internship
Year 1: Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy (including Histology & Embryology)
- Physiology (including Biophysics)
- Biochemistry (Clinical & Metabolic)
- Introduction to Naturopathy & Yoga
- Psychology & Counseling
Year 2: Para-Clinical Subjects
- Pathology (General & Systemic)
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Community Medicine & Epidemiology
- Yogic Sciences - Advanced Asanas & Pranayama
Year 3: Clinical Naturopathy - Part 1
- Clinical Diagnosis & Case Taking
- Naturopathic Modalities (Hydrotherapy, Mud Therapy, etc.)
- Dietetics & Nutritional Therapy
- Electro-Homeopathy Principles
- Acupuncture & Acupressure Basics
Year 4: Clinical Naturopathy - Part 2
- System-wise Clinical Management
- Naturopathy in Chronic Diseases
- Geriatric & Pediatric Naturopathy
- Obstetrics & Gynecology in Naturopathy
- Research Methodology & Evidence-Based Practice
Year 4.5 (Final Semester)
- Hospital Management & Ethics
- Public Health Campaigns
- Dissertation / Research Project
Internship (1 Year)
- Clinical Rotations in OPD & IPD
- Community Health Camps
- Rural Health Training
- Case Presentations & Journal Club
MD in Clinical Naturopathy
Duration: 2 Years
Year 1 - Semester 1 (Advanced Theory)
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Naturopathic Philosophy & Evidence-Based Practice | 4 |
| Advanced Clinical Diagnosis in Naturopathy | 4 |
| Integrative Case Management | 4 |
| Research Methodology & Medical Writing | 2 |
| Biostatistics & Data Analysis | 2 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 (Specialty Training)
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Naturopathic Gynecology & Obstetrics (Advanced) | 4 |
| Pediatric & Adolescent Naturopathy | 4 |
| Geriatric Care & Palliative Naturopathy | 4 |
| Clinical Pharmacology in Naturopathy | 4 |
| Environmental & Occupational Toxicology | 2 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 (System Specialties)
| Subject | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cardio-respiratory Naturopathy | 4 |
| Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders | 4 |
| Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Naturopathy | 4 |
| Neuro-musculoskeletal Naturopathy | 4 |
| Oncology Supportive Care | 4 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 (Research & Dissertation)
- Clinical Electives (Choose one specialty)
- Advanced Research Project (400 marks)
- Dissertation Submission & Viva Voce (400 marks)
Clinical Training
- Clinical postings in specialty OPDs - 400 marks
- Internship in tertiary care center - 400 marks
Recommended Reading
Reference Books
Essential books for Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences students
Naturopathy
- "The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine" - Jared Zeff
- "Naturopathic Medicine" - Michael T. Murray
- "Textbook of Naturopathic Medicine" - Joseph E. Pizzorno
- "Naturopathic Endocrinology" - Michael T. Murray
- "Naturopathic Gastroenterology" - Michael T. Murray
Yogic Sciences
- "Light on Yoga" - B.K.S. Iyengar
- "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" - Sri Swami Satchidananda
- "Yoga Anatomy" - Leslie Kaminoff
- "The Science of Yoga" - Ann Swanson
- "Yoga and Ayurveda" - David Frawley
Anatomy & Physiology
- "Gray's Anatomy" - Henry Gray
- "Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology" - John E. Hall
- "Anatomy and Physiology" - Elaine N. Marieb
- "Human Anatomy and Physiology" - John W. Hole
- "Physiology" - Linda S. Costanzo
Biochemistry & Pathology
- "Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry" - David L. Nelson
- "Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease" - Vinay Kumar
- "Biochemistry" - Jeremy M. Berg
- "Harper's Biochemistry" - Victor W. Rodwell
- "Basic Pathology" - Vinay Kumar
Evaluation System
70%
Theory Exams
20%
Practical Exams
10%
Internal Assessment
Note: The syllabus is subject to change as per the regulations of the affiliating university and the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN). The institute reserves the right to modify the syllabus to suit the needs of the students and the industry.