College Session:
The college session usually starts from September each year. The exact timings and date of admission will be notified through press and on the college notice boards, as per directive of the National Council for Homoeopathy (NCH), Government of Pakistan.
Attendance:
In order to be eligible for appearing in the Final Examination, students are required to attend atleast
75% of lectures and practical in each academic year. Those who do not meet this requirement may be asked to repeat the academic year.
All the candidates are required to obtain attendance certificate from their respective teachers and office.
Shortage in attendance upto 5% may be condoned by the Principal for bonafied reasons. Another 10% of shortage may be condoned by the college in special cases, but no student whose attendance falls below the limit prescribed by the National Council for Homoeopathy, Government of Pakistan shall be allowed to
appear in the examination.
NOTE: Attendance will be count from the date a student joins the
college till last working day of the session.
Vacations and Holidays:
Apart from the gazetted holidays, the Colleges shall observe the holidays which are announced from time to time by the National Council for Homoeopathy. The Annual vacations will be declared by the college Managements as per announcements of the Council.
Assessment & Examinations:
There are a number of means of assessment. This includes portfolios, quiz tests, class tests, class presentations, and supervised casework. Moreover, internal examinations are held every year at the mid of academic session so that students do not feel that they are ill-prepared for the annual examinations of National Council For
Homeopathy (NCH). There are no examinations in the House Job session although there is a final assessment to ensure that you are safe to practice.
All students are required to appear in these tests and internal
/ home examination which are conducted by the college authorities. Failure to appear in these examinations will bar the students from appearing in the NCH
Annual Examination.
The marks for these tests and internal examinations do not count towards a final grade but may help
the student to highlight areas that require further attention. Students may choose to approach a tutor for extra-curricular tutorial support.
The Annual Examination are conducted by the National Council For Homeopathy, Government of Pakistan and are usually held in the month of April each year. However, the exact dates shall be announced by the said Council.
Practical Training:
The Hospital/Clinics based in the college premises provides practical training to the students
of final year in case taking, diagnosis and prescription.
Laboratory:
All colleges provides facilities for practical in Anatomy, Homeopathic Pharmacy, Physiology and Pathology. It is
essential for all students to undergo practical training so
that they may be allowed to appear in the NCH Annual Examination.
Library:
Each college maintains a Library
which functions during the college hours. The
College Library has professional books and journals to provide the required depth of knowledge in each subject.
The Components of the Course:
It consists of the study of homoeopathic philosophy and materia medica, case taking, repertorisation and management. In the early part of
education students will look at the process and different approaches between homoeopathic and conventional case-work and intervention.
The classic texts and approaches used for over 200 years in homoeopathy are studied in depth to give
students a firm grounding in classical homoeopathy. As
students progress through, they get training in more complex cases
which are considered until they begin taking cases under the direct supervision of a Supervisor. At the same time
the depth of knowledge and understanding increases and more complex aspects of the work of the homoeopath are studied.
Students also consider other methods of prescribing and the use of computers in
homoeopathy, as well.
In addition to this, Homoeopathic Colleges also invite external lecturers. Topics are wide and varied and have included Nutritional Approaches to Health, Vaccination, Anger Management, Mental Health Issues, Dreams, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Care of the Terminally Ill, etc.
In the final half-year of the course, students will work with the Medical Superintendent of the
hospital/clinic to design aspects of their own personal timetable. This aims to allow
the students to recognise their own learning needs as well as setting
them along the road to continuous professional development.
Diploma & Degree Awards:
On passing the final Examination and
clinical experience, the Diploma in Homoeopathic Medical
System (DHMS) is awarded to the successful
students by the NCH, under the Ministry of Health, Government
of Pakistan, recognizing their completion of all components of
the course and their ability to practice safely and
competently.
They are then registered as Homoeopathic
Medical practitioners, by the Council and thus obtain a
professional license, which gives them the right to practice
Homoeopathy as Homoeopathic Doctors any where in the country.
Moreover, the degree of MB (Homoeopathy) is awarded by the
respective university, through which the college is
affiliated. Diploma and degree holders may also use the letters H/Dr
(Homoeopathic Doctor). Should anyone wish to, he/she may also
apply to a number of awarding bodies for memberships and
registration.
Tuition & Fees:
Students normally register for a complete 4
years diploma or 5 years degree program have a choice of payment
options. Students transferring from other colleges, or with
previous homoeopathic study, may need to complete the remaining
course in order to complete the program requirements, or may
wish to study only certain areas.
Tuition for the complete four year diploma program
ranges from Pak. Rs. 16,500/- to 22,000/-. Other fees are
estimated at Pak. Rs. 500/- per year. The total cost for the five
year degree program is approx: Rs.100,000/-. For further
information, please contact the concerned Homoeopathic
College regarding tuition fee structure.
From time to time the College offers special lectures,
seminars, study tours and visits. The cost for these programs
averages Rs. 100/- to 500/- per day. While not a requirement
for the completion of the diploma / degree program, these
lectures, seminars, study tours and visits may greatly
intensify the learning process.
How to Apply:
Prospectus and Application Forms are available on payment
of Rs. 50/- to 100/- through the respective colleges. Please
contact the concerned Homoeopathic
College for more information.
