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Curriculum of Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Sciences (Bhms) CURRICULUM OF BACHELOR OF HOMEOPATHIC MEDICAL SCIENCES (BHMS) (Revised 2010) HIG HER EDUC ATION COMMISSION HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION ISLAMABAD 1 CURRICULUM DIVISION, HEC Dr. Syed Sohail H. Naqvi Executive Director Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali G. Shaikh Member (Acad) Mr. M. Javed Khan Advisor (Acad) Ms. Ghayyur Fatima Director (Curri) Dr. M. Tahir Ali Shah Deputy Director (Curri) 2 CONTENTS 1. Curriculum for Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical 7 Sciences 2. Objective of the course 8 3. Scheme of Studies for Semester System BHMS 9 4. Specific Objectives of Course 18 5. Objectives of the Courses 127 6. Scheme of Studies for Annual System BHMS 128 First Professional Year 7. BHMS Final Year 212 3 PREFACE The curriculum of subject is described as a throbbing pulse of a nation. By viewing curriculum one can judge the stage of development and its pace of socio-economic development of a nation. With the advent of new technology, the world has turned into a global village. In view of tremendous research taking place world over new ideas and information pours in like of a stream of fresh water, making it imperative to update the curricula after regular intervals, for introducing latest development and innovation in the relevant field of knowledge. In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 3 Sub-Section 2 (ii) of Act of Parliament No. X of 1976 titled “Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and Maintenance of Standard of Education” the erstwhile University Grants Commission was designated as competent authority to develop review and revise curricula beyond Class-XII. With the repeal of UGC Act, the same function was assigned to the Higher Education Commission under its Ordinance of 2002 Section 10 Sub-Section 1 (v). In compliance with the above provisions, the HEC undertakes revamping and refurbishing of curricula after regular intervals in a democratic manner involving universities/DAIs, research and development institutions and local Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The intellectual inputs by expatriate Pakistanis working in universities and R&D institutions of technically advanced countries are also invited to contribute and their views are incorporated where considered appropriate by the National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC). To bring international compatibility to qualifications held from Pakistani universities/DAIs for promotion of students mobility and job seekers around the globe, a Committee comprising of Conveners of the National Curriculum Revision Committee of HEC met in 2009 and developed a unified template for standardized 4-years/8-semesters BS degree programmes. This unified template was aimed to inculcate broader base of knowledge in the subjects like English, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics etc in addition to major discipline of study. The Bachelor of Homeo Pathic Medical Sceinces (BHMS) degree course requires to be completed in 5-years/10-semesters, and shall require qualifying of 176 credit hours. In line with above, NCRC comprising senior university faculty and experts from various stakeholders and the respective accreditation councils has finalized the curriculum of (BHMS). The same is being 4 recommended for adoption by the universities/DAIs channelizing through relevant statutory bodies of the universities. PROF. DR. ALTAF ALI G. SHAIKH Member Academics March 2010 5 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT STAGE-I STAGE-II STAGE-III STAGE-IV CURRI. UNDER CURRI. IN FINAL STAGE FOLLOW UP CONSIDERATI DRAFT ON STAGE COLLECTION OF EXP APPRAISAL OF PREP. OF QUESTIONNAI NOMINATION 1ST DRAFT BY FINAL CURRI. RE UNI, R&D, EXP INDUSTRY & COUNCILS CONS. OF NCRC. FINALIZATION PRINTING OF COMMENTS OF DRAFT BY CURRI. NCRC PREP. OF DRAFT BY NCRC IMPLE. OF REVIEW CURRI. Abbreviations Used: NCRC. National Curriculum Revision Committee VCC. Vice-Chancellor‟s Committee EXP. Experts COL. Colleges ORIENTATION BACK TO UNI. Universities COURSES BY STAGE-I PREP. Preparation LI, HEC REC. Recommendations LI Learning Innovation R&D Research & Development Organization HEC Higher Education Commission 6 Minutes of the Meeting The National curriculum Revision Committee meeting was held on April 26-28, 2010 at HEC Regional Center, Karachi to finalize the draft curriculum of Homoeopathy developed in the preliminary meeting of NCRC in June 21-23, 2010. The following experts attended the preliminary and final National Curriculum Revision Committee meetings: 1. Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Convener Dean Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur. 2. Prof. Dr. Mansoor Ahmad Member Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Karachi, Karachi 3. Prof. Dr. Syed Kamaluddin, Member Dean, Faculty of Homoeopathy, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi. 4. Prof. Dr. Zafar Saeed Saify Member HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry University of Karachi, Karachi 5. Prof. Hakim Abdul Hannan Member Dean Faculty of Eastern Medicine Hamdard University, Karachi. 6. Homoeopathic Dr. Aman Ullah Bismil Member Chief Executive BM (Pvt) Ltd, 22-Anum Road, Industrial Estate, Glaxo Town, 20 KM Ferozpur Road, Lahore. 7. Homoeopathic Dr. Pervez Akhter Qureshi, Member President, National Council of Homoeopathy, Islamabad. 8. Homoeopathic Dr. Syed Javaid Hussain Shah Member Flat No.1, 3rd Floor Block-A, Taj Complex, 7 M.A Jinnah Road, Karachi. 9. Homoeopathic Dr. Faisal Nami Member Principal, Sindh Homoeopathic Medical College, Guro Nagar, Hyderabad. 10. Dr. Saeed Choudhary Member House No.225-B, St. No.15, Gulzar-e-Quaid, Rawalpindi. 11. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Sajjad, Member DDG (Homeo & Tib) (Hospitals) Ministry of Health, C-Block, Room No.213, 2nd Floor, Pak Secretariat, Government of Pakistan, Islamabad. 12. Dr. Dawar Saied Roomi Saify Member C/o Prof. Dr. Zafar Saeed Saify Visiting Professor, HEJ Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Karachi. 13. Dr. Col. (Retd) Iqbal Shahin Secretary Frontier Homoeopathic Medical College 15-B, Phase-V, Hayatabad Peshawar. Ph: 091-5816613-4 /5892745 The Meeting started with recitation of Holy Quran by Professor Dr. Syed Kamaluddin.The Director General Curriculum Prof. Dr. Altaf Ali G. Sheikh welcomed the participants on behalf of Chairman, HEC. He concisely explained the course of action of Curriculum development/Revision exercised by the Higher Education Commission. Mr. Muhammad Javaid Khan, Advisor (Academics Department) also discussed about the education of Homoeopathy at Diploma level and it‟s up gradation at the Degree stage. After the introduction of participants, the N.C.R.C. unanimously selected Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ahmad, Dean Faculty of Pharmacy & Alternative Medicine and Member, National Council for Homoeopathy as convener and Homoeopathic Dr. Col. (Retd.) Iqbal Shahin, Member National Council for Homoeopathy, Frontier Homoeopathic Medical College, Peshawar as Secretary of the National Committee. Afterwards, the session was opened for general deliberation 8 on different issues of curriculum of Homoeopathy. In the preliminary meeting held on April 26-28, 2010 at HEC Regional Centre, Karachi, the curriculum of BHMS 5 year‟s degree program was prepared. The final meeting of National Curriculum Revision Committee was held on June 21-23, 2010 at HEC Regional Centre, Karachi. The final draft of curriculum for B.H.M.S. in annual and semester system of examinations were finalized, annexed at A and B. The following decisions were unanimously taken: 1. It was unanimously decided that the name of the degree in homeopathy would be Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Sciences (BHMS). The duration will be 5 years. 2. The eligibility for admission in BHMS will be intermediate with pre-medical group of subjects or equivalent. Candidates seeking admission on the basis of B. Sc. will have to pass the biological subjects (Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry and Physiology) or equivalent. 3. The medium of instructions will be English. 4. Government and HEC should establish a Centre of Excellence in Homeopathy for the advancement of research and development. 5. Only the adequately qualified faculty/staff is recommended for teaching Homeopathy. The teacher and student ratio should be according to approved criteria. 6. The BHMS degree should be equivalent to the medical and allied sciences for admissions in the higher studies and research programs and also for the employment. 7. It is proposed that HEC and National Council for Homeopathy should recommend at their level to the Ministry of Health/Health Departments for the creation of posts of medical officers (Homoeo) in grade 17 and above in the government and semi government hospitals for the BHMS graduates. 8. It is also proposed that the HEC and National for Homeopathy may recommend creation of seats in the government and semi government hospitals for the internship of BHMS graduates. 9. It is also proposed that the HEC and National for Homeopathy request the government to construct or avail separate wards in the 9 government and semi government hospitals for the internship of BHMS graduates. Government should establish independent Homeopathic Medicine Hospital in all the provinces of Pakistan. 10. It is observed that Faculties, Colleges and Institutes where degree program has been started, they have not been given any representation in the National Council for Homeopathy. If such privilege/opportunity has been provided, they will be in a better position to facilitate degree level education and its application program. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that HEAD of institution
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