Introduction
Bachelors of Eastern Medicine (BEM), five years degree program run by Qarshi University Lahore is:
The Initiative of incorporating traditional medicine in primary health has been taken by World Health Organization (WHO) to improve health care services delivery globally. BEM degree is a new milestone and land mark qualification in traditional medicine in Pakistan. It is designed to upgrade natural medicine through a combination of modern and traditional knowledge, skills and diagnostic techniques. It involves integration of basic & clinical medical disciplines and advance research. Qarshi University is playing a key role in producing accomplished natural medicine practitioners to meet the national goals in health sector. This will revive our indigenous practice of medication which is the need of the hour and is still the first choice treatment for our local community for many.
Admission Criteria:
Laboratories and Museum:
We have state of the art laboratories with leading specialty and comprehensive research / practical facilities in Department of Eastern Medicine, Qarshi University.
Library:
For any seat of Learning, Higher or Basic, a library is its heart and soul. Apart from 20,000 Books and Journals, Qarshi University has access to a digital library (with the support of HEC) to meet the students’ needs of 21st century.
Clinical Training:
The entire program is focused on how to succeed in practice, how to curb the current epidemics and how to make a meaningful and positive impact on the communities we serve.
Clinical training of the students starts from 3rd year of their study under close supervision of Medical Doctors and qualified Tabibs. Following institutions / setups are available for clinical training of the students.
Program Structure:
The program structure of BEM is very similar and parallel to that of MBBS except for the therapeutic part. It incorporates all subjects taught in national medical colleges and universities. In addition, this program includes Philosophy of Tibb, Patient-Customized Treatment suitable for his/her temperament and Comparison of Current & Indigenous Treatment modalities.
The structure of our BEM program is dynamic and provide the basis for various options including Breadth-Based, Depth-Based specializations. Our curriculum is in-line and approved by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan.
BEM PROGRAM
First Professional | Second Professional |
Anatomy–I Physiology–I Biochemistry-I Principles of Eastern Medicine–I History of Eastern Medicine Islamic Studies/Ethical Behavior/ Pakistan Studies | Anatomy–II Physiology–II Biochemistry–II Principles of Eastern Medicine–II Pharmacognosy–I Bioinformatics |
Third Professional | Fourth Professional |
Pharmacy Microbiology & Parasitology Community Medicine Meteria Medica–I Pharmacognosy–II Clinical Methods and Therapeutics–I Forensic Medicine and Toxicology | Surgery–I Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry Materia Medica–II
Obstetrics and Gynecology–I Clinical Methods and Therapeutics–II Pathology |
Final Professional | |
Pediatrics Ophthalmology and ENT Obstetrics & Gynecology–II | Surgery–II Clinical Diagnostics Clinical Methods and Therapeutics–III |
BEM House Job Program
BEM graduates are offered One year PAID house job in Qarshi University and Tibbi Clinics. On the basis of this house job BEM graduates are eligible for registration with National Council for Tibb (NCT). During house job training, the house officers perform rotational duties in the following departments.
Here, top professors and expert clinicians practically teach and guide the house officers about the art of treating the patients. As a result, at the end of the training period, these house officers are fully trained to work independently in any setup.
Fee Structure:
Admission Fee: | Rs. 15,000/- (One time & non-refundable) |
Security: | Rs. 5,000/- |
Duration | 5 years |
Tuition Fee | Rs. 1,20,000 / Annum |
Miscellaneous*: | Rs. 4,000/Annually |
Application Processing Fee: | Rs. 1000 |
Scheme of Study:
1st Year | |
Sr. NO. | Course Title |
1 | Anatomy I |
2 | Physiology I |
3 | Biochemistry I |
4 | Principe of Eastern Medicine I |
5 | History of Eastern Medicine |
6 | Islamic Study/Pak Studies |
2nd Year | |
Sr. NO. | Course Title |
1 | Anatomy II |
2 | Physiology II |
3 | Biochemistry II |
4 | Bioinformatics |
5 | Principle of Eastern Medicine II |
6 | Pharmacognosy I |
3rd Year | |
Sr. NO. | Course Title |
1 | Pharmacy |
2 | Microbiology & parasitology |
3 | Community Medicines |
4 | Materia Medica I |
5 | Pharmacognosy II |
6 | Clinical Methods & Therapeutics I |
7 | Forensic Medicine & Toxicology |
4th Year | |
Sr. NO. | Course Title |
1 | Pathology |
2 | Surgery I |
3 | Clinical Psychology & Psychiatry |
4 | Materia Medica II |
5 | Obstetrics & Gynecology I |
6 | Clinical Methods & Therapeutics II |
5th Year | |
Sr. NO. | Course Title |
1 | Paediatrics |
2 | Ophthalmology & ENT |
3 | Obstetrics & Gynecology II |
4 | Surgery II |
5 | Clinical Diagnostic |
6 | Clinical Methods & Therapeutics III |
Career Opportunity: