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, as a first steep, a Bachelor of Science Degree, a certificate, and other single training courses in Maharishi Vedic Medicine.

MUVM offers a Bachelor and a Master of Science and a certificate in Maharishi Vedic Medicine.

These programmes are offered part-time online in a flexible distance education format structured in modules that students can take at their own pace.

Total Knowledge of Health I:
Structure, Function and Development of the Body and its Source in Consciousness
Introduction to the profound knowledge and experience of consciousness as the basis of the physiology—the foundation for a complete system of medicine.

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature I: Structure, function and development of the physiology in terms of the forty aspects of Veda and the Vedic Literature
• Scientific Foundation of Vedic Medicine and Contemporary Medicine I
• Total Knowledge of Health at a Glance — Overview of all Areas of Medicine
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body I: Introduction to the eight major systems, which includes and integrates the following areas of study: Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology including consideration of life cycles.
• Ayurveda Ia: Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Rachna and Sharir Kriya; Srota Systems Corresponding to the 8 Organ Systems)
• Ayurveda Ib: Introduction to the basic principles of Ayurveda, as described in classical texts. (Padarth Vigyan; Doshas, Subdoshas, Dhatus, Agnis, Srotas, Swastha Vritt)
• Special Maharishi Ayurveda Therapies: Gem Therapy with light and Veda Aroma Therapy
• Vedic Pulse Diagnosis I: Detection of balance and imbalance in the physiology
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge of the first year, followed by oral, written, and practical examinations

Total Knowledge of Health II:
Prevention—Principles and Programmes for Perfect Health and Longevity Study of the eight major organ systems with emphasis on pathophysiology and prevention, as understood in Maharishi Vedic medicine, modern medicine and other systems of medicine.*

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and Vedic Literature II—Prevention
• Scientific Foundation of Contemporary Medicine and Vedic Medicine II
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body II: Prevention and basic principles of aetiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis and classification of disease. Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology.
• Ayurveda: Review of basic principles and study of concepts of prevention in Ayurveda
• Vedic principles and technologies of prevention including Vedic Technologies of Consciousness; Vedic Sounds; music therapy (Gandharva Veda); daily and seasonal routines; diet, digestion and metabolism; herbal preparations; purification procedures (Panchakarma); neuromuscular integration (Yoga Asana); breathing exercises (Pranayama); Vedic architecture (Sthapatya Veda); Vedic astrology (Jyotish and Yagya)
• Modern principles and technologies of prevention, including diet and exercise programmes for specific conditions, behavioural medicine, chronobiology, health education, hygiene, prevention of infectious disease, environmental medicine, and public health.
• Principles and Programmes to Promote Longevity: Rejuvenation and reversal of ageing
• Clinical and Practical Skills I (including first aid and hygiene)
• Vedic Pulse Reading II: Selecting ideal diet and behavioural routine to prevent imbalances
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge; examinations.

Total Knowledge of Health III:
Vedic Diagnosis and Treatment —Principles and Programmes for Cure
Continued focus on the eight major organ systems, with emphasis on diagnosis and treatment as understood in Maharishi Vedic Medicine, modern medicine and other systems of medicine.*

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and Vedic Literature III: Vedic Sound Therapy restoring balance and relieving disorders
• Scientific Foundation of Vedic Medicine and Contemporary Medicine III
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body III: Pathology and theory and practice of Vedic diagnosis and basic principles of treatment.
• Ayurveda III: Examination and practice of treatment modalities of Ayurveda.
• Vedic Pulse Diagnosis III: Detecting imbalance and determining the most effective treatments to restore balance
• Vedic Medical Reading I: Introduction Vedic medical diagnosis—physical examination, history taking, formulation of differential diagnosis, and use of advanced diagnostic equipment
• Clinical and Practical Skills II: Communication with patients and family, and the health care team; first aid; demonstration of proficiency in elementary procedures
• Introduction to Vedic clinical practice: General practice and community health
• Legal and ethical issues—Medicine in accord with national law and Natural Law
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge; examinations.

* Traditional Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Osteopathy, Chiropractic, Information and Energy Medicine.

 

Theme IV: Total Knowledge of Health
Treatment of Chronic or Severe Stages of Disease
Continued focus on the eight major organ systems with emphasis on clinical practice as understood in Vedic Medicine and contemporary medicine.
Courses include:

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and Vedic Literature IV: The fabrics of immortality in human physiology
• Scientific Foundation of Contemporary Medicine and Vedic Medicine IV
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body IV: Treatment of stages of disease
• Vedic Pulse Diagnosis IV: Advanced pulse diagnosis
• Ayurveda IV: Treatment of stages of disease
• Vedic Medical Diagnosis II: Using advanced Vedic diagnostic techniques
• Vedic Clinical Practice I: Rotations in a Vedic clinic
• Vedic Clinical Practice II: General practice, community health
• Public Health I: Hygiene, infectious disease, parasitology, immunization, medical social work, familyand community medicine, and epidemiology
• Legal and ethical issues—Medicine in accord with national law and Natural Law
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge; examinations.

Theme V: Total Knowledge of Health
Trainee Internship—Complete Knowledge and Technologies of Perfect Health Applied in Vedic Clinical Practice
Students complete their Vedic clinical practice in a hospital or community setting.
Courses include:

• Vedic Pulse Diagnosis V: Integration of pulse with modern methods in clinic and community setting
• Ayurveda V: The use of Vedic treatments in clinics and community health settings
• Vedic Medical Diagnosis III: The use of advanced Vedic medical diagnosis in clinical and community health settings
• Vedic Clinical Practice III: Rotations in Vedic clinics
• Vedic Clinical Practice IV: Primary health care: general practice, family medicine, community health, and social medicine—creating ideal health in the individual, family, community, nation, and world
• Public Health II: National and international health policy
• Preparing for Professional Practice: Seminar in which students apply and integrate the fundamental theoretical knowledge with the practical experiences gained during rotations in Vedic clinical and community settings.
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge; examinations.

Total Knowledge of Health I:
Structure, Function and Development of the Body and its Source in Consciousness
Introduction to the profound knowledge and experience of consciousness as the basis of the physiology—the foundation for a complete system of medicine.

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and the Vedic Literature I: Structure, function and development of the physiology in terms of the forty aspects of Veda and the Vedic Literature
• Scientific Foundation of Vedic Medicine and Contemporary Medicine I
• Total Knowledge of Health at a Glance — Overview of all Areas of Medicine
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body I: Introduction to the eight major systems, which includes and integrates the following areas of study: Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology including consideration of life cycles.
• Ayurveda Ia: Anatomy and Physiology (Sharir Rachna and Sharir Kriya; Srota Systems Corresponding to the 8 Organ Systems)
• Ayurveda Ib: Introduction to the basic principles of Ayurveda, as described in classical texts. (Padarth Vigyan; Doshas, Subdoshas, Dhatus, Agnis, Srotas, Swastha Vritt)
• Special Maharishi Ayurveda Therapies: Gem Therapy with light and Veda Aroma Therapy
• Vedic Pulse Diagnosis I: Detection of balance and imbalance in the physiology
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge of the first year, followed by oral, written, and practical examinations

Total Knowledge of Health II:
Prevention—Principles and Programmes for Perfect Health and Longevity Study of the eight major organ systems with emphasis on pathophysiology and prevention, as understood in Maharishi Vedic medicine, modern medicine and other systems of medicine.*

• Human Physiology: Expression of Veda and Vedic Literature II—Prevention
• Scientific Foundation of Contemporary Medicine and Vedic Medicine II
• Eight Major Organ Systems of the Body II: Prevention and basic principles of aetiology, pathophysiology, pathogenesis and classification of disease. Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology.
• Ayurveda: Review of basic principles and study of concepts of prevention in Ayurveda
• Vedic principles and technologies of prevention including Vedic Technologies of Consciousness; Vedic Sounds; music therapy (Gandharva Veda); daily and seasonal routines; diet, digestion and metabolism; herbal preparations; purification procedures (Panchakarma); neuromuscular integration (Yoga Asana); breathing exercises (Pranayama); Vedic architecture (Sthapatya Veda); Vedic astrology (Jyotish and Yagya)
• Modern principles and technologies of prevention, including diet and exercise programmes for specific conditions, behavioural medicine, chronobiology, health education, hygiene, prevention of infectious disease, environmental medicine, and public health.
• Principles and Programmes to Promote Longevity: Rejuvenation and reversal of ageing
• Clinical and Practical Skills I (including first aid and hygiene)
• Vedic Pulse Reading II: Selecting ideal diet and behavioural routine to prevent imbalances
• Seminar on the latest advances in medical knowledge and technology
• Review of the knowledge; examinations.

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 natural medicine is accepted or not).

Master of Science's degree graduates are specialized in one of the fives fields of Modern medical specialties in theory and clinical practice: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics and Family Medicine, Psychiatry and Neurology, Geriatrics and Anti-Ageing Medicine in light of Maharishi Ayurveda. They are qualified to operate an official Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center (offering Maharishi Panchakarma). They have gained proficiency in their profession to establish a disease free society.

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

Having successfully completed their Certificate programme graduates are qualified to practice Maharishi Ayurveda in their own country, provided that they can work as health practitioners and prescribe preventive health advices. They can open their own practice where they can prescribe preventative measures and treatments.

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.

For the Master of Science we welcome applicants who have completed their Bachelor of Science in Maharishi Vedic Medicine.

For the Certificate no particular qualification is required.

Yes, individuals who have not completed secondary school (high school) may take the Certificate programme who awards a certificate of achievement, but not a formal degree.

Students with a Certificate in Maharishi Vedic Medicine can practice Maharishi Vedic Medicine in those countries where natural medicine 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 degree student’s native language is not English, there is a minimum requirement score of 92-93 for the Internet-based Test (IbT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or evidence of previous academic coursework in English.

• Prices for Part-time online programmes depend on the country where a student lives (see Countries Groups List): per module for Countries Groups 1, 2, 3: Euro 650.-, 450.-, 250.-

Applications for all courses require a non-refundable application fee based on countries groups (see Countries Groups List):

• Euro 300.-/200.-/100.- for Bachelor and Master of Science
• Euro 210.-/140.-/70.- for Certificate
• Euro 30.-/20.-/10.- (one-time fee) for all Advanced Training and Self-Health Care courses taken.

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.

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