Naturopathic doctors are educated and trained in naturopathy. It is a health care system based on natural therapies, underpinned by the fundamental belief that, given the right conditions, the body has an innate ability to heal itself. Some important treatments of naturopathy are: spinal bath, spinal spray bath, steam bath, sauna bath, sun bath, wet sheet pack, chest pack, abdomen pack, magnet therapy, acupuncture, acupressure, reflexology and physiotherapy among others.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in healing people
You like helping people
You enjoy trying to figure out how things work
Entry Pathway
1. Completing 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (BNYS) in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences.
OR
Complete a Diploma in Naturopathy
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by an MD in Naturopathy followed by a PhD
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Naturopathy. This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur 2. Institute Of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 3. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada 4. Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai 5. Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences, Vadodara 6. Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh 7. Swasthya Kalyan Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Jaipur 8. Government BNYS College, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying) 1. North East Frontier Technical University, West Siang 2. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Karnataka 3. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur 4. Alva's College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Karnataka 5. Apex University, Jaipur 6. Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak 7. Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh 8. Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 7,000-50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals, Health Centres, Nursing Home, Naturopathy Centres etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee → Naturopath → Senior Naturopath → Head of the Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Naturopathic Doctor ranges between INR 32,750 - 83,333* per month.
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Shiny Benedict is a Naturopath with over 12 years of experience in the field. She is a graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. She has also done a Diploma in Wellness Management from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. She is skilled in acupuncture, nutritionist, yoga and wellness, stress management and counseling.*
Naturopathic Doctor
NCS Code: 2269.0100 | HW0461. Completing 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (BNYS) in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences.
OR
Complete a Diploma in Naturopathy
OR
Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by an MD in Naturopathy followed by a PhD
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Naturopathy.
This list of Institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurved University, Jodhpur
2. Institute Of Medical Sciences Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
3. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada
4. Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College, Chennai
5. Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy and Yoga Sciences, Vadodara
6. Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh
7. Swasthya Kalyan Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Science, Jaipur
8. Government BNYS College, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. North East Frontier Technical University, West Siang
2. Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Karnataka
3. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur
4. Alva's College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Karnataka
5. Apex University, Jaipur
6. Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak
7. Bharti Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh
8. Bir Tikendrajit University, Imphal
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 7,000-50,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Loans
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals, Health Centres, Nursing Home, Naturopathy Centres etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own private practice
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Trainee → Naturopath → Senior Naturopath → Head of the Department
The approx. salary of a Naturopathic Doctor ranges between INR 32,750 - 83,333* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Physician_%2F_Doctor%2C_Naturopathic/Salary/32fd01b1/Naturopathy
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Shiny Benedict is a Naturopath with over 12 years of experience in the field. She is a graduate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. She has also done a Diploma in Wellness Management from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. She is skilled in acupuncture, nutritionist, yoga and wellness, stress management and counseling.*
Source: https://nimba.in/nimba_team/shiny-benedict
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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