B.A.M.S. or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate Ayurvedic course which is awarded after successful completion of a five and a half years program or course that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda. The full 5½ years duration of the degree includes one year of internship also. The degree course covers the study of modern anatomy, physiology, principles of medicine, social and preventive medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, forensic medicine, botany, ENT, principles of surgery, etc. along with ayurvedic topics. Ayurvedacharya recognition is given to the recipient of a Bachelor’s Degree of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S) and the degree holders can use the title Vaidyar before their name (abbreviated as Vr).

The program syllabus of MD of Ayurveda in Panchkarma concentrates on covering the five main aspects of Ayurveda which deals with five methods of Purification. The course deals with the various purification therapy and understanding the principles applied in preventing diseases and improving their immunity.

M.D. Shalya Tantra or Doctor of Medicine in Shalya Tantra is a postgraduate Ayurveda course. Shalya Chikitsa, an Ancient Ayurveda Indian surgery branch, describes in detail about the pre-operative procedures, general procedures, post-operative procedures, marma's description (vital points) and about anaesthesia.

M.D. Ayurved [Rachana Sharir] Rachana sharir is a basic subject of medical science which is Known as anatomy in modern medicine . Its study comprises of structural, functional and metaphysical aspects of the human body . ... Cadaver/dead body preservation technique is taught to the students.

Doctor of Medicine in Rasashastra & Bhaishajya Kalpana (Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacy) is Non - Clinical course. Keeping with tradition, the course prepares students to an Ayurvedic physician who is capable of formulating and preparing medicines according to the specific needs of a patient. The program provides training in medicinal chemistry and preparation of highly potent medicines from minerals and metals.

MD in Kayachikitsa is a clinical course. The course imparts training in the division of General Medicine in Ayurveda. As a medical discipline, Kayachikitsa forms the basis of all other branches of Ayurvedic treatment, and hence lays the foundation for advanced skills in Ayurveda.

MD in Dravya Guna is a 2-year full-time postgraduate course in medicine, involving an advanced study of the principles, qualities, actions, and therapeutic profiles of the food/ drug substances in Ayurveda. ... Therefore, the term 'Dravyaguna Vijnan' means the science that deals with the study of the properties of drugs.