Maharishi Vedic Medicine is the timeless, Vedic approach to health, brought to light by His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in conjunction with great experts in Ayurvedic Medicine as well as experts in modern medicine.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine includes diagnosis and treatment modalities to bring mind, body, and behaviour in tune with Natural Law, for the natural prevention of disease and the promotion of longevity and perfect health. The benefits of Maharishi's Vedic Healthcare System have been validated by more than 600 scientific research studies, conducted in over 200 independent universities and research institutions, and published in over 100 peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine emphasizes the value of a well-functioning body as well as the development of consciousness and its effect on the physiology.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine is the most comprehensive healthcare system and encompasses every aspect of Ayurveda as revived by Maharishi and also many aspects of Vedic knowledge that are generally not part of ayurvedic practice. These are derived from Vedic disciplines such as Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) and Yagya, Sthapatya Veda (Vedic Architecture), Gandharva Veda (Vedic Music), Transcendental Meditation, Vedic Sound Therapy, Yoga, and Vedic Agriculture. Maharishi Vedic Medicine is a unique integration of the powerful, ancient Vedic tradition with the most modern advances of science, including Unified Field Theories. In addition, it includes the recent discovery that the physiology is the precise expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine represents the full value of Ayurveda and all other Vedic approaches to health as revived by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and is often refer to as Maharishi Ayurveda. Maharishi Vedic Medicine is synonymous to Maharishi Ayurveda.

Ayurveda as practiced now in Europe, India, and the United States has become mostly herbal medicine. It also includes purification techniques called Panchakarma, and dietary recommendations. Maharishi Vedic Medicine offers all of these and much more. It offers the knowledge and experience of the fundamental field of health - the field of consciousness.

By enlivening the field of consciousness, we enliven the basis of the mind and body. Consciousness is the most basic field of life. In modern science it is known as the Unified Field of all the laws of Nature. Enlivening that field through the effortless, natural practice of Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation spontaneously enlivens total Natural Law in the mind and body, resulting in improvements in all areas of life - mind, body, behaviour and environment.

The field of consciousness, located in the simplest form of human awareness, is a field of perfect order and balance, and its experience results in orderly brain function, increased intelligence, learning ability, and performance in every area. It also enlivens the inner intelligence of the body, resulting in improvements in every area of health.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine is a truly holistic system of natural health care that brings balance and integration to the individual and society. It is far beyond herbal medicine.

Maharishi University offers in this light a complete university degree programme (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Maharishi Vedic Medicine).

MUVM offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Maharishi Vedic Medicine.
Both degree programmes are offered full-time and part-time. The Bachelor of Science is offered as a 3-year full-time and 5-year part-time programme and the Master of Science is offered as a 2-year full-time and 3 1/2-year part-time programme.

The full time programme is offered one course at a time, in one month blocks. There are 10 blocks (months) per year.

The part-time courses are offered in a combination of extended weekends and one or two-week blocks during holidays. There will be 6 weekend blocks per year, three one-week blocks, and one two-week block in the summer. For more details please see the academic calendar.

The courses consist of Maharishi Vedic Medicine courses, modern and contemporary medicine courses, and courses in other natural medical systems, clinical management and business success and extensive clinical practicum. A central theme of the curriculum is the study of the body’s eight major organ systems, all examined in light of Vedic knowledge.

Maharishi Vedic Medicine Courses

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and Vedic Literature
• Fundamental Principles of Ayurveda (Ayurveda Siddhanta and Darshan)  
• Ayurvedic Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Rachna and Sharir Kriya; Srota Systems Corresponding to the 8 Organ Systems)
• Ayurvedic Texts (Charaka Samhita and other Classical Ayurvedic texts)
• Basic Principles of Health and Prevention (Padarth Vigyan; Doshas, Subdoshas, Dhatus, Agnis, Srotas, Swastha Vritt)
• Knowledge of Herbs and Food: Phamacognosy and Pharmacology (Dravyguna Vigyan) & Mineral Preparations (Ras Shastra) &Herbal Preparations (Bhaishaj Kalpna) also Vedic Agriculture
• Fundamentals of Imbalance: Internal Medicine (Kaya Chikitsa) and 6 Stages of Imbalance (Shad Kriya Kal)
• Internal Medicine (Kaya Chikitsa), Diagnosis (Nidan Panchak), Ayurveda Pulse Diagnosis (Nadi –Vigyan), Diagnosis of Disease (Roga Pariksha) & Diagnosis of the Diseased Person (Rogi Pariksha) & Diagnosis of Disorders (Madhav Nidan)
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics (Bhaishajya Kalpana)
• Principles of Maharishi Rejuvenation Therapy: Massage Therapy & Panchakarma
• 40 Approaches of Maharishi Ayur-Veda
• Advanced Maharishi Ayur-Veda Diagnosis and Treatment (Kaya Chikitsa)
• Maharishi Ayur-Veda Obstetrics, Pediatrics, & Women’s Health (Prasuti Tantra, Kaumarabhritya, Stri Roga)
• Rejuvenation Formulas and Men’s Health (Maharishi Ayur-Veda Rasayanas & Vajikarana)
• Maharishi Ayur-Veda Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat; and Surgical Procedures (Shalya-Shalakhya Tantra)
• Ayurveda Mental Health (Manasa Roga) andVedic Healing through Maharishi Transcendental Meditation, Maharishi Vedic Vibration Therapy,Vedic Astrology(Jyotish & Yagya), Vedic Architecture (Sthapatya Veda)
• Maharishi Yoga Asanas: Vedic exercise to enliven mind-body coordination to support pure awareness, the state of yoga
• Gem Therapy with Light & Veda Aroma Therapy
• Sanskrit Language

Modern and Contemporary Medicine
Basic Medical Principles and Clinical Practices in Contemporary Medicine topics include: Anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cell biology, aetiology, pathogenesis, classification of disease, and epidemiology, hygiene, emergency measures, medical anamnesis and diagnosis, psychology (patient cases) and psychosomatic medicine. Seminars in the Latest Advances in Medical Knowledge and Technology.

Principles and programmes of prevention: Basic principles of the different diagnostic and treatment modalities, professional practice, including patient and professional communication and etiquette, and medical ethics.

Other systems of medicine
Introduction to Osteopathy, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Information and Energy Medicine

Clinical Practicum
During their studies, students will gain practical experience with patients in a clinical setting. They will be under the supervision and guidance of experts in Maharishi Vedic Medicine.

Internship
After graduation the students will undergo a one-year supervised internship in an advanced Maharishi Ayurveda Clinic. The aim of this year is to gain a high level of professional expertise for their individual medical practise and health care for the whole society.

Students will gain expertise in modern medical specialties in light of Ayurveda, such as internal medicine, cardiology, pediatrics and family medicine, psychiatry and neurology, geriatrics and anti-aging medicine. They will be also trained to operate a Maharishi Ayurveda Health Clinic (offering natural purification procedures, or Panchakarma).

Having successfully completed the degree programme and one year supervised internship in a Maharishi Ayurveda Health Clinic, graduates will be qualified to detect imbalance in the physiology, to prescribe specific treatments of Maharishi Vedic Medicine to restore balanced functioning of the body, and to implement programmes for the collective health of the whole society, leading to an integrated national consciousness, harmony, and peace (national invincibility).

Graduates can open their own practise and give consultations in those countries where naturopathy is accepted. Those who are already Medical Doctors can practice Maharishi Vedic Medicine in their own countries (whether naturopathy is accepted or not).

Graduates will specialise in one of these five fields: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics and Family Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, Geriatrics and Anti-Ageing Medicine in light of Ayur-Veda.

They can open their own Maharishi Ayurveda Clinic (Panchakarma) in those countries where naturopathy is accepted and a non-Medical Doctor can operate such a clinic. Those who are already Medical Doctors can operate a Maharishi Ayurveda Clinic (Panchakarma) in their own countries (whether naturopathy is accepted or not).

In Europe: in 80% of the West-European countries. In the USA: in 15 states. Please contact us for more information.

Medical Doctors can practice Maharishi Vedic Medicine in their own country. In other countries they would have to get licensed as Medical Doctors.

For the Bachelor of Science we welcome applicants who have completed the secondary level of education, generally 12 years.

Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate relevant work experience and the ability to study at undergraduate level. (See Certificate in Maharishi Vedic Medicine)

For the Master of Science we welcome applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Vedic Medicine or Bachelor of Art or Science in Physiology and Health from Maharishi University of Management, USA.

Yes, it is possible to follow the Bachelor of Science courses and be awarded with a Certificate in Maharishi Vedic Science instead of the university degree (BS).

Students with a Certificate in Maharishi Vedic Medicine can practise Maharishi Vedic Medicine in those countries where naturopathy is accepted.

No, such students only need to study the courses of Maharishi Vedic Medicine if their previous medical training covers the knowledge of the courses in modern medicine.

All courses are conducted in English.

If a student’s native language is not English, there is a minimum requirement of 580 for the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or evidence of previous academic coursework in English.

If there are a minimum of 10 Students of one language group, translations in their language will be organized.

• CHF 30.000 per year for full-time programme
• CHF 18.000 per year for part-time programme

• CHF 300 - Non-refundable application-processing fee
• CHF 1000 - Security deposit of at the first registration (refundable at end of study)

Living in Switzerland (estimated costs)

• Housing in double occupancy studio: CHF 600.- per month
• Yearly accident & health insurance (obligatory for all residents in Switzerland): CHF 2,000 (for students under 31)
• Food: CHF 8,000 per year

Not at this time. Many students pull together a variety of resources to finance their studies. These might include part-time and vacation work; personal or family savings; contributions from family members; and loans.

In the French speaking part of Switzerland.

For further questions please contact us:

Maharishi University of Vedic Medicine
Office of Admissions
Hagenholzstr. 90
CH- 8050 Zürich
Switzerland
Contact phone: +41-22-734 65 52
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