MS in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicineonline

How is the program structured?

Throughout the MS in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine, students are requested to take their own pulse several times per day. This is one of the best ways to learn pulse diagnosis since taking the pulse frequently gives differing experiences of pulse that correspond to different activities, such as after meals, after exercise, and after sleep.

• Case evaluation & patient diagnosis evaluation forms
At the end of the two courses introducing the principles of Maharishi AyurVeda (PH 500 and PH 501), students will be given three virtual cases. Students will evaluate the virtual patient using a standard case evaluation form. The evaluation will include pulse diagnosis, patient history, and other appropriate means of modern or natural diagnosis. Students will then give their recommendations for the treatment program, which will be evaluated by the faculty.
• End of course examinations
At the end of each course, there will be an exam to determine understanding of the concepts and familiarity with the preventive approaches and application of the protocols for disorders of that organ system. There will be a variety of written, multiple choice, and other exam questions.
• Final examination
During the final course, course participants will have an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of their knowledge with a final written examination of the principles, diagnostic skills, and therapeutic skills, including sample clinical cases they must solve to the satisfaction of the faculty.
• Course format
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What are the entrance requirements?

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any field with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Apply for admission.
• Completion of the MIU admissions process, including the submission of official transcripts, a recommendation, and an admissions interview.

Additional requirements

FAQ

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• I already have a license in some form of healthcare — what will this program do for me?
Our students include doctors, chiropractors, yoga therapists, massage therapists, osteopathic doctors and others in the health care professions. If you already have a license, you will be able to integrate what you learn from this course into your practice.
• Do I need preparatory courses for entering this program?
Students should have basic knowledge of human anatomy—ideally from a university-level Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) course, however no specific courses are required.
• Will I need to come to the MIU campus?
As part of this program, US students are required to complete 2 weeks of clinical training per year, for a total of 6 weeks. This clinical training can be completed on-campus or online.  International students can complete this requirement by giving consultations under the supervision of a Maharishi AyurVeda trained staff member, where 10 consultations are equivalent to one-week clinical training.
• How long does it take to complete the MS in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine?
This is a three-year, online program. Courses are taught at about one-third the pace of a full-time program so that students can continue their careers while learning.
• What kind of content delivery system will be used?
Courses are a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Students will attend two live webinars each week using Zoom and will access recorded lessons and assignments using the Canvas student online learning platform. Each course includes two weekly live webinars, videotaped lectures, assignments, quizzes, discussion forums, other online activities, and learning tools. Assignments are submitted, and feedback is provided by the instructors through Canvas.
• How do you make the online learning experience effective and fulfilling?
In addition to our engaging online learning platform, this program features extensive collaboration between students and one-on-one interaction between our faculty and each student. The clinical intensive training courses also give students the opportunity to practice conducting consultations under the guidance of faculty and meet their fellow students in person.