INTRODUCTION TO NIA
National Institute of Ayurveda is a premium institute under Ministry of AYUSH. It is a deemed university running various academic programs in Ayurveda such as BAMS, MD/MS, Ph.D., DANP & Certificate Courses. Recently, NIA has launched Post-Graduate Interdisciplinary M.Sc. courses.One among the course is related to Ayurveda Diet & Nutrition – Poshanahara (Interdisciplinary).
OUTCOME OF THE COURSE – AYURVEDA DIET & NUTRITION
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- Empowers to teach health seekers and patients about the important benefits of Ayurveda Diet and Nutrition (Poshanahara) along with living (lifestyle).
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- Add on to existing professional practice.
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- Addition to this,
· Basic understanding of the body and mind according to the Ayurveda.
· Recognize and categorize the various body Prakriti (constitutions) of the visitors
· Enable to advise the constitutional method of diet and Ayurveda lifestyle
· Ensures the qualitative food selection and preparation techniques
· Enrich the knowledge to tackle the impact of seasonal variations with reference to lifestyle and food.
· Cultivate to understand the every facets of health viz., physical, mental, social and emotional domain of the health seeker.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – AYURVEDA DIET & NUTRITION
Shall get the opportunity to serve in Panchakarma Unit as a Samsarjana Karma Specialist
· Have a scope to get involved in the Ayurveda Hospitals as a Ayurveda Dietician
· May get opportunity to serve in the Naturopathy (Nisargopachara) Hospitals as a Food advisor
· Can serve as Yogic Ahara Specialist in various Yoga Centers.
Other Departments (Specialities)
| Equivalent Term | |
| Poshanahara | Ayurvedic Diet & Nutrition |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | Ayurveda Manuscriptology |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | Ayurveda Preventive Cardiology |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | Marmalogy & Sports Medicine |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | Ayurveda Cosmetology |
| Vrikshayurveda | Prevention, Cultivation & Development of Medicinal Plants |
Degree to be Awarded
| Department | Degree to be awarded |
| Poshanahara | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Diet and Nutrition (Poshanahara) |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | M.Sc. in Ayurveda Manuscriptology |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | M.Sc. in Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | M.Sc. in Marmalogy and Sports Medicine (Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj ) |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | M.Sc. in Saundarya Ayurveda (Ayurvedic Cosmetology) |
| Vrikshayurveda | M.Sc. in Vrikshayurveda- |
SEATS
2 Seats in each department
ELIGIBILITY
| Department | Eligible Criteria |
| Poshanahara | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ B.Sc in Dietetics/M.Sc in Dietetics/ B.Sc in Food and Nutrition |
| Ayurveda Manuscriptology | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ M.A in Sanskrit |
| Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ Other AYUSH graduates |
| Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj | BAMS/BSMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS/MBBS/ Other AYUSH graduates |
| Saundarya Ayurveda | BAMS/BSMS/BUMS/BHMS/BYN/MBBS/ Or Equivalent Medical degree/ B.Sc. in Skin Care and Aesthetic Medicine or any equivalent degree |
| Vrikshayurveda | BAMS/BSMS/B.Sc. (Agriculture) /B.Sc. (Horticulture)/ B.Sc. (Forestry)/ Any other Science Graduate passed with minimum 50% Marks |
MODE OF ADMISSION –AYURVEDA DIET & NUTRITION
| SCREENING TEST | INTERVIEW | |
| MORE THAN 20 APPLICANTS IN ANY ONE DEPARTMENT | YES | YES |
| LESS THAN 20 APPLICANTS IN ANY ONE DEPARTMENT | NO | YES |
SCREENING TEST
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- 50% marks will be from the respective field
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- Remaining 50% will be based on the general knowledge, current affairs and computer knowledge.
OFFLINE/ONLINE
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- REGULAR OFFLINE COURSE ONLY OF 2 YEARS DURATION
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- NO PROVISION FOR ONLINE COURSE
FOREIGN STUDENTS
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- NO PROVISION AS OF NOW.
FEE
| 1ST YEAR | Rs. 29650/- + REFUNDABLE Rs, 8000/- TOTAL = Rs.37650/- |
| 2ND YEAR | Rs. 26650/- |
SYLLABUS FOR M.Sc. AYURVEDA DIET & NUTRITION
1st Year M.Sc.
| Paper 1 | Basics of Ayurveda | 180 Hrs. |
| Unit: 1 | ||
| 1. | Definition and components of Ayu, definition and aim of Ayurveda, Brief introduction of Ayurveda Samhitas. | 4 |
| 2. | Definition of Swasthapurush, introduction of parameters of Swasthya and Tray-upastambha. | 6 |
| 3. | Introduction of concept of Panchmahabhuta theory, Tridosha theory and Lokasamyapurush. | 6 |
| 4. | Introduction of concept of Saptadhatu, Mala and Ojus | 4 |
| 5. | Introduction of concept of Srotas | 3 |
| 6. | Introduction of concept of Prakriti, Mana andAtma | 5 |
| 7. | Introduction of concept of Raspanchaka | 7 |
| 8. | Introduction of Panchvidhakshayakalpana | 2 |
| 9. | The concept of Roga, Main etiological factors, Chikitsa and its types | 4 |
| 10. | Introduction of various sections/departments of Ayurveda and their specific activities | 14 |
| Unit: 2 | ||
| 11. | Definition of word research and classification of research – (pure/applied; qualitative/quantitative; observational and interventional) | 5 |
| 12. | Historical background of research in Ayurveda | 2 |
| 13. | Introduction to Classical methods of research-Aptopdesh, Pratyaksha Anuman and Yukti | 6 |
| 14. | Research process- Brief introduction of Selection of topic, Review of literature, Formulation of hypothesis, Aims and objectives, Materials and methods, Observation and Results. | 4 |
| 15. | Concept of ethics in research | 2 |
| 16. | Publication of research, Structuring of article (IMRAD) | 4 |
| 17. | Brief introduction of Medical Statistics | 2 |
| 18. | Collection and presentation of data | 4 |
| 19. | Definition of Average, Percentile, Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Standard Deviation and Standard Error | 5 |
| 20. | Parametric and Non-parametric tests | 6 |
| Unit: 3 | ||
| 21. | Introduction to Swastha | 2 |
| 22. | Introduction to Swasthavritta | 2 |
| 23. | Importance of Swasthavritta | 2 |
| 24. | Introduction to Dinacharya | 4 |
| 25. | Introduction to Sandhya and Ritucharya | 4 |
| 26. | Introduction to Madhyana Charya | 3 |
| 27. | Introduction to Ratri Charya | 3 |
| 28. | Introduction to Sadvritta | 2 |
| 29. | Introduction to Achara Rasayna | 2 |
| 30. | Introduction to Rasayna | 3 |
| 31. | Introduction to Vajikarna | 1 |
| 32. | Introduction to Vega dharna | 3 |
| 33. | Introduction to Ahara | 4 |
| 34. | Introduction to Food – Modern Concept | 4 |
| 35. | Importance of Ahara / Food – Ayurved and Modern Concept | 4 |
Paper 2: Ayurveda Lifestyle
Teaching Hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 2 | Ayurveda Lifestyle | 180 Hrs |
| 1. | Concept of Swasthavritta, various definition of Swastha according to various classical texts. | 20 |
| 2. | Shareerika Prakriti – Vataja, Pttaja, Kaphaja, Dwandwaja, Tridoshaja | 20 |
| 3. | ManasikaPrakriti – Satvika, Rajasika, Tamasika | 10 |
| 4. | Components of Dinacharya Introduction | 10 |
| 5. | BramhaMuhurtaJagarana, Ushapana, MalamutraVisarjana, Achamana, Danthadhavana, JiwhaNirlekhana, Kavala, Gandusha, Nasya, Anjana, Dhumapana, Abhyanga, Vyayama, Snana, VastraDharana, Anulepana | 30 |
| 6. | Physiological effect of Dinacharya Modules | 20 |
| 7. | Detail description of components in various classical text of Ayurveda – Samhita | 20 |
| 8. | Detail description of components in various classical text of Ayurveda – Nighantu | 20 |
| 9. | Introduction and Classification of Ritucharya | 10 |
| 10. | Hemantha Ritu, Shishira Ritu, Vasanta Ritu, Grishma Ritu, Varsha Ritu, Pravritt Ritu, Sharad Ritu | 40 |
| 11. | Dharniya Vega &Adharanadharaniya, | 5 |
| 12. | Definition, Importance, Types of Vega | 5 |
| 13. | Adharaniya Vega: Types, Physiological effect of Vega, Adverse effect of ill practice of the concept | 10 |
| 14. | Dharaniya Vega :Types, Physiological effect of Vega, Adverse effect of ill practice of the concept | 10 |
| 15. | Definition, Types, Pramana , Yogya&Ayogya of Diva swapna, Ratrijagarana, | 10 |
| 16. | Physiology of Sleep, Pathology of Insomnia | 10 |
| 17. | Definition, Method to practice, Benefits and Advantage | 10 |
| 18. | Definition, Types | 10 |
| 19. | Ayurveda and Modern concept of Immunity, Immunization | |
| 180 Hrs |
Paper 3: Ayurveda Food and Nutrition
Teaching hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 3 | Ayurveda Food and Nutrition | 180 Hrs |
| 1. | Definition, Importance | 5 |
| 2. | Concept of Ahara in various classics | 10 |
| 3. | Agni | 10 |
| 4. | Ahara Pachana Kriya | 10 |
| 5. | Concept of Pathya, Satmya and Hitaahara | 20 |
| 6. | Astahara Vidhivishesha Ayatana | 30 |
| 7. | Dwadasha Ashana Pravicharana | 30 |
| 8. | Virudha Ahara | 30 |
| 9. | Various classification of the food articles | 5 |
| 10. | Shukha Dhanya Varga | 10 |
| 11. | Shami Dhanya Varga | 10 |
| 12. | Shimbi Dhanya Varga | 10 |
| 13. | Shaaka Varga | 10 |
| 14. | Phala Varga | 10 |
| 15. | Harita Varga | 10 |
| 16. | Mamsa Varga | 10 |
| 17. | KsheeraVarga | 10 |
| 18. | Ikshu Varga | 10 |
| 19. | Ahara Upayoga Varga | 10 |
| 20. | Kritanna varga | 20 |
| 180 Hrs |
Paper 4: Modern Food and Nutrition
Teaching hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 4 | Modern Food and Nutrition | 180 Hrs |
| 1. | Introduction, Importance, Classification | 5 |
| 2. | Nutrients in Food – Macronutrients | 5 |
| 3. | Nutrients in Food – Micronutrients | 5 |
| 4. | Carbohydrates structure | 5 |
| 5. | Carbohydrates classification | 5 |
| 6. | Food sources | 5 |
| 7. | Nutritional disorders of Carbohydrates | 5 |
| 8. | Proteins structure | 5 |
| 9. | proteins classification | 5 |
| 10. | Food sources | 5 |
| 11. | Nutritional disorders of proteins | 5 |
| 12. | Lipids and Fats structure | 5 |
| 13. | Lipids and Fats classification | 5 |
| 14. | Food Source of Fats and Oil | 5 |
| 15. | Vitamins – Introduction | 5 |
| 16. | Classification | 5 |
| 17. | Water soluble vitamins | 5 |
| 18. | Fat soluble vitamins | 5 |
| 19. | Sources and deficiency disorders | 5 |
| 20. | Minerals Introduction | 5 |
| 21. | Minerals classification | 5 |
| 22. | Source | 5 |
| 23. | Junk Food and fast Food | 5 |
| 24. | Deficiency disorders | 5 |
| 25. | Balance Diet | 5 |
| 26. | Balanced Diet and Deficiency | 5 |
| 27. | Nutrition Requirements for Susceptible Population | 5 |
| 28. | Daily requirements (RDA) | 5 |
| 29. | Adulteration | 5 |
| 30. | Food Standards – AGMARK, ISI etc | 5 |
| 31. | Basic Food Laws and Regulations | 10 |
| 32. | Food Processing | 10 |
| 33. | Cereals, Pulses, Vegetables, Fruits, Oils, Mellitus, Oils and Fats, Non-Vegetarians | 10 |
| 180 |
Practical of M.Sc. First Year
Teaching Hours: 360 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
| Sl.No | Title of the Work | 360 Hrs. |
| 1. | Assessment of Tridosha | 10 |
| 2. | Assessment of Dhatu | 10 |
| 3. | Assessment of Agni | 10 |
| 4. | Assessment of Prakriti | 10 |
| 5. | Collection of Data | 4 |
| 6. | Assessment of Data | 4 |
| 7. | Random Sampling Method demonstration | 6 |
| 8. | Testing the Hypothesis | 4 |
| 9. | Statistical Tests | 6 |
| 10. | Dinachary Modalities | 16 |
| 11. | Assessment of Ritu | 6 |
| 12. | Assessment of Nidra | 6 |
| 13. | Preparation of Modules according to Healthy Individuals | 6 |
| 14. | Identification of Grains, Cereals, Pulses, Vegetables, Fruits, Oils & Fats etc. | 30 |
| 15. | Visit to Fields – Food factories, Preservation centers etc | 30 |
| 16. | Visit to Diet Institutes | 30 |
| 17. | Preparation of List of Modern Food | 10 |
| 18. | Adulteration Testing | 20 |
| 19. | Visit to Food Industries | 30 |
| 20. | Visit to Food Store house | 20 |
| 21. | Visit to Milk Dairy | 10 |
| 22. | Visit to Poultry Form | 20 |
| 23. | Diet Plan module according to Age, Sex, Occupation, | 10 |
| 24. | Report preparation on the visit to various industries | 10 |
| 25. | 5 Proforma preparation, Case Sheet Preparation | 7 |
| 26. | Also Includes Departmental Presentation, Case Presentation, Journal Presentation | 35 |
| Total | 360 |
2nd Year M.Sc.
Teaching Hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 1 | Ayurveda Ahara and Seasonal Diet | 180 Hrs. |
| 1. | General concept of Diet according to the Seasons | 5 |
| 2. | Importance of diet according to various seasons | 5 |
| 3. | Diet according to Hemnata Ritu | 20 |
| 4. | Diet according to Shishira Ritu | 20 |
| 5. | Diet according to Vasanta Ritu | 20 |
| 6. | Diet according to Grishma Ritu | 20 |
| 7. | Diet according to Varsha Ritu | 20 |
| 8. | Diet according to Pravrut Ritu | 20 |
| 9. | Diet according to Sharad Ritu | 20 |
| 10. | Diet during natural calamities | 10 |
| 11. | Diet during Travelling to extreme climatical condition | 10 |
| 12. | Diet during Jet lag | 05 |
| 13. | Diet during the Night shift | 05 |
| 180 Hrs |
Paper 2: Ahara Samskara and Kritanna Varga
Teaching Hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 2 | Ahara Samskara and KritannaVarga | 180 Hrs. |
| 1. | Introduction to KritannaVarga | 5 |
| 2. | Various method of cooking – Ayurveda and Modern Dietetics | 10 |
| 3. | Preparation of Manda | 5 |
| 4. | Preparation of Peya | 10 |
| 5. | Preparation of Vilepi | 10 |
| 6. | Preparation of Odhana | 10 |
| 7. | Preparation of Raga | 10 |
| 8. | Preparation of Shandava | 10 |
| 9. | Preparation of Khala | 10 |
| 10. | Preparation of Kambalika | 10 |
| 11. | Preparation of Pupilika | 10 |
| 12. | Preparation of Vataka | 10 |
| 13. | Preparation of Rotika | 10 |
| 14. | Preparation of Dhaal | 10 |
| 15. | Preparation of Shaka | 10 |
| 16. | Preparation of Yusha | 5 |
| 17. | Preparation of Supa | 5 |
| 18. | Preparation of Saktu Etc | 10 |
| 19. | all preparation methods along with the benefits, indication and contraindication | 10 |
| 20. | Setting up the Ayurveda Kitchen | 10 |
| 180 Hrs. |
Paper 3: Diet according to Constitution, Age, Occupation and Diseases (Planning and Preparation)
Teaching Hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 3 | Diet according to Constitution, Age, Occupation and Diseases (Planning and Preparation) | 180 Hrs. |
| 1. | Diet in Healthy individuals | 10 |
| 2. | Diet according to Constitution | 10 |
| 3. | Diet in Childhood | 10 |
| 4. | Diet in Adolescent | 10 |
| 5. | Diet in School going Children | 10 |
| 6. | Diet in Pregnancy | 10 |
| 7. | Diet for Lactating women | 10 |
| 8. | Diet in Post Labour | 10 |
| 9. | Diet according to occupation | 10 |
| 10. | Diet in Geriatrics | 10 |
| 11. | Diet in Youth | 10 |
| 12. | Diet in Sports | 10 |
| 13. | Diet pattern for preservation and promotion of health | 10 |
| 14. | Diet for Yogies/Bramha chari | 10 |
| 15. | Diet for Vegetarian Individual | 10 |
| 16. | Diet for Non Vegetarian Individual | 10 |
| 17. | Diet for Western Population | 10 |
| 18. | Diet for Contemporary Food | 10 |
| 180 Hrs |
Paper 4: Diet according to Diseases
Teaching Hours: 180 (Theory) Max. Marks: 100
| Paper 4 | Diet according to Diseases | 180 Hrs. |
| 1. | Diet and lifestyle according to disorders | 5 |
| 2. | Diet and lifestyle in Communicable diseases in general | 10 |
| 3. | Diet and lifestyle in Non-Communicable diseases in general | 10 |
| 4. | Diet pattern and lifestyle in the Risk group individual | 10 |
| 5. | Diet and lifestyle in Jwara | 10 |
| 6. | Diet and lifestyle Rakta Pitta | 10 |
| 7. | Diet and lifestyle Amla Pitta | 10 |
| 8. | Diet and lifestyle Grhini Roga | 10 |
| 9. | Diet and lifestyle Hrudaya Roga | 10 |
| 10. | Diet and lifestyle Amavata | 10 |
| 11. | Diet and lifestyle Kamala and Pandu Roga | 10 |
| 12. | Diet and lifestyle Sandhi Vata | 10 |
| 13. | Diet and lifestyle Sthaulya | 10 |
| 14. | Diet and lifestyle Stri Roga | 10 |
| 15. | Diet and lifestyle Prameha / Madhumeha | 10 |
| 16. | Diet and lifestyle Renal calculi | 5 |
| 17. | Diet and lifestyle Ano rectal disorders | 5 |
| 18. | Diet and lifestyle Skin disorders in general | 5 |
| 19. | Diet and lifestyle Arbudaroga (Cancer) | 10 |
| 20. | Diet and lifestyle Nidra Nasha | 5 |
| 21. | Diet in Pandemic /Infectious diseases | 5 |
| 180 Hrs |
Practical of M.Sc. 2nd Year
Teaching Hours: 360 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
| Sl.No | Points of Practical | 360 Hrs. |
| 1. | Diet Preparation for Hemanta Ritu & Shishira Ritu | 12 |
| 2. | Diet Preparation for Vasanta Ritu | 12 |
| 3. | Diet Preparation for Grishma Ritu | 22 |
| 4. | Diet Preparation for Pravrut Ritu & Varsha Ritu | 22 |
| 5. | Diet Preparation for Sharad Ritu | 22 |
| 6. | Various types of Manda | 5 |
| 7. | Various types of Peya | 5 |
| 8. | Various types of Vilepi | 10 |
| 9. | Various types of Odhana | 10 |
| 10. | Various types of Raga & Shandava | 10 |
| 11. | Various types of Khala & Kambalika | 10 |
| 12. | Various types of Pupilika | 10 |
| 13. | Various types of Vataka | 10 |
| 14. | Various types of Rotika | 10 |
| 15. | Various types of Dhaal, Shaka | 5 |
| 16. | Various types of Yusha, Supa, Saktu | 5 |
| 17. | Diet Preparation for Vataja Prakriti | 5 |
| 18. | Diet Preparation for PittajaP rakriti | 5 |
| 19. | Diet Preparation for Kaphaja Prakriti | 5 |
| 20. | Diet in Manasika Prakriti | 5 |
| 21. | Diet preparation in Garbhnin | 10 |
| 22. | Diet preparation for Prasuta Avastha | 5 |
| 23. | Diet preparation for Balya Avastha | 10 |
| 24. | Diet preparation for Taruna Avastha | 5 |
| 25. | Diet preparation for Yuva Avastha | 10 |
| 26. | Diet preparation for Vrudda Avastha | 5 |
| 27. | Diet preparation for Sports person | 10 |
| 28. | Diet preparation for Yoga abhyasa | 5 |
| 29. | Diet for Vegetarian and Non vegetarian person | 10 |
| 30. | Diet Preparation for Santarpana Janya Vikara | 5 |
| 31. | Diet Preparation for Apatarpana janya Vikara | 5 |
| 32. | Diet Preparation for Diabetes | 5 |
| 33. | Diet Preparation for Cancer | 5 |
| 34. | Diet Preparation for Muculo- Skeletal Disorders | 5 |
| 35. | Diet Preparation for cardiac Disorders | 5 |
| 36. | Diet Preparation for Neural Disorders | 5 |
| 37. | Diet Preparation for Psychological Disorders | 5 |
| 38. | Diet Preparation for Skin disorder | 5 |
| 39. | Diet in Post Operative condition | 5 |
| 40. | Diet in Burn | 5 |
| 41. | Visit to Diet unit of naturopathy center | 5 |
| 42. | Visit to diet section of Cancer center | 5 |
| 43. | Visit to diet section of Diabetic center | 5 |
| 44. | Visit to diet section of Tuberculosis center | 5 |
| 45. | Visit to diet section of AIDS/HIV center | 5 |
| 46. | Diet module according to diseases | 5 |
| 47. | OPD IPD Pathya Ahara Unit posting | 5 |
| 360 Hrs |
LINKS FOR INFORMATION TO OTHER SIMILAR COURSES
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M.Sc. in Ayurveda Diet and Nutrition (Poshanahara) |
https://ayurveda360.in/m-sc-in-ayurveda-diet-nutrition-poshanahara/ |
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M.Sc. in Ayurveda Manuscriptology |
https://ayurveda360.in/m-sc-in-ayurveda-manuscriptology-interdisciplinary/ |
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M.Sc. in Ayur-Yoga Preventive Cardiology |
https://ayurveda360.in/m-sc-in-ayur-yoga-preventive-cardiologyinterdisciplinary/ |
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M.Sc. in Marmalogy and Sports Medicine (Marma Chikitsa evam Kreeda Bheshaj ) |
https://ayurveda360.in/m-sc-marmology-sports-medicine-interdisciplinary/ |
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M.Sc. in Saundarya Ayurveda (Ayurvedic Cosmetology) |
https://ayurveda360.in/m-sc-in-ayurveda-cosmetology-saundarya-ayurveda-interdisciplinary/ |
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M.Sc. in Vrikshayurveda- |
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CRAV Course |
https://ayurveda360.in/certificate-rashtriya-ayurveda-vidyapeeth-crav-course-2/ |