Degree
Medical Specialist in Integrative Ayurveda
6 November 2026
UMLAC Postgraduate Programs
Medical Specialist in Integrative Ayurveda
Contemporary medicine has achieved extraordinary precision in diagnosis, intervention and disease management. At the same time, prevention, mind-body health, individualised care and the reading of physiological patterns require a complementary formation framework.
This program offers advanced formation for professionals who want to integrate the principles of Ayurveda with modern medicine and contemporary research on a scientific basis.
The program approaches Ayurveda as an integrative science dedicated to regulation, prevention and natural therapeutics that support the organism’s self-regulating mechanisms, complementing conventional clinical approaches with a systemic and integrative view.
This approach, also known as Maharishi Ayurveda, is inspired by the vision of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who interpreted Vedic literature as a science of consciousness. From this perspective, enlivening the organism’s self-regulating intelligence expresses the action of the field of consciousness: the unified field of natural law that organises and sustains processes of balance, coherence and wellbeing.
Who Is This Program For?
The Medical Specialist in Integrative Ayurveda is designed for physicians who wish to broaden their clinical practice through rigorous formation in Integrative Ayurveda, prevention, mind-body physiology, Ayurvedic assessment, nervous-system regulation, digestive health, lifestyle, natural therapeutics and consciousness-based approaches.
Graduate Competencies: What the Student Masters by the End of the Program
By the end of the program, the student will be prepared to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of Integrative Ayurveda and their relationship with physiology, prevention, mind-body balance and the promotion of integral health.
- Analyse individual cases from an integrative perspective, identifying patterns of balance and imbalance, causal factors and physiological dynamics that influence the patient’s health.
- Evaluate the patient’s state of balance through clinical history, observation, foundations of pulse assessment and Ayurvedic criteria applied to professional practice.
- Recognise the role of the doshas, bodily tissues, digestion, metabolism, natural cycles and lifestyle factors in the emergence and evolution of imbalances.
- Design integrative recommendations for food, daily routine, conduct, herbs, spices and Ayurvedic modalities to support the restoration of balance within the legal scope of professional practice.
- Integrate principles of Maharishi Ayurveda, modern medicine, evidence-informed research and consciousness-based health in ethical, professional and compassionate clinical work.
- Communicate Integrative Ayurveda clearly, responsibly and professionally to patients, colleagues and diverse audiences.
Academic Structure and Modality
The program is expected to last 3.5 years and is delivered in a hybrid format, combining online courses, live webinars and in-person clinical practice.
- Online learning: 13 technical courses, each lasting 2 to 4 months, with weekly live webinars.
- Clinical residency: a mandatory two-week in-person practice each year at the Ayurveda Hospital of DPU University in Pune, India. Operational and logistical details are communicated during the admissions process.
- Academic load: a total of 90 European credits (ECTS), requiring a minimum performance of 80% for approval.
Curriculum (13 Courses)
The curriculum offers progressive formation in physiology, prevention, clinical assessment and integrative application by organ system:
- Period: 7 semesters.
- Foundations: Principles of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment I and II, and Science and Technology of Consciousness.
- Organ systems:
- Musculoskeletal System.
- Cardiovascular and Renal System.
- Digestive System and Metabolism.
- Pulmonary System and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).
- Joint System.
- Endocrine and Reproductive System.
- Haematological and Immunological System.
- Nervous System and Skin.
- Specialities:
- Applications of Aromatherapy.
- Maharishi Marma Therapy.
- Research methodology:
- Evidence-Based Research Methods.
Certification and Degree
The Medical Specialist in Integrative Ayurveda program is developed and offered by UMLAC in collaboration with UNICAL (Universidad Integral del Caribe y America Latina); both institutions participate in the issuing of the degree. After successfully completing the academic and clinical requirements, the student receives the title of Medical Specialist in Integrative Ayurveda, issued according to the official formulation established by UMLAC and UNICAL. Graduates apply this formation within the scope of their prior professional qualification and the laws and regulations in force in their country or jurisdiction.
Eligibility and Admissions
Applicants must submit complete academic and professional documentation, together with two recommendation letters from references in the field. Admission is subject to the evaluation of the relevant admissions committee.
Applications are handled by the Admissions Office of the Academic Vice-Rectorate at admisiones@umlac.university. All students admitted to a given cohort must join the program on the date indicated in the official academic call.
Evaluation and Graduation Requirements
To graduate, the student must complete the required courses, pass the corresponding evaluations with a minimum performance of 80%, participate in the prescribed clinical activities, complete 7 clinical patient encounters and demonstrate competence in clinical case assessment.
Educational Investment
| Concept | Detail |
|---|---|
| Period | 7 semesters |
| Registration fee | USD 250.00 |
| Semester tuition | USD 475.00 |
| Total program value | USD 3,575.00 |
| Payment methods | Credit card or bank transfer |
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