Bachelor in Yogic Science and Well-being

An entirely unique and newly launched undergraduate program at Kathmandu University School of Arts, Bachelor in Yogic Sciences and Wellbeing attracts students who want to attain sound physical and mental health of the self while also taking the knowledge and skills to a professional level. This program is jointly owned by School of Arts and School of Medical Sciences at the university.

Course Structure

First Year, First Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 101	History and Foundation of Yogic Sciences I	3
BYSW 102	Sanskrit for Yogic Sciences I	3
BYSW 103	Human Biology for Yoga I	3
BYSW 104	Foundation of Asian Philosophies I	3
BYSW 105	English for Yogic Sciences I
BYSW 140	Yoga in Practice I	2
BYSW 141	Human Biology Practicum I	1
	Total	18

First Year, Second Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 106	History and Foundation of Yogic Sciences II	3
BYSW 107	Sanskrit for Yogic Sciences II	3
BYSW 108	Human Biology for Yoga II (Anatomy & Physiology)	3
BYSW 109	Foundation of Asian Philosophies II	3
BYSW 110	English for Yogic Sciences II	3
BYSW 142	Yoga in Practice II	2
BYSW 143	Human Biology Practicum II	1
	Total	18

Second Year, First Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 201	Human Biology for Yoga III	3
BYSW 202	Yoga in Global Culture	3
BYSW 203	Health and Wellbeing	3
BYSW 204	Patanjala Yoga System	3
BYSW 205	Biomechanics for Yoga	3
BYSW 240	Applied Yoga I	3
	Total	18

Second Year, Second Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 206	Psychology for Yoga	3
BYSW 207	Information & Communication Technology for Yogic Sciences	3
BYSW 208	Capabilities and Wellbeing	3
BYSW 209	Buddhist Philosophy and Tibetan Yogic Practices	3
BYSW 210	Naturopathy (Pancakarma)	3
BYSW 241	Applied Yoga II	3
	Total	18

Third Year, First Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 301	Nutrition and Diet	3
BYSW 302	Yoga and Wellbeing	3
BYSW 303	Research Methodology	3
BYSW 304	Yoga System of Gorakhnath	3
BYSW 305	Principles of Ethics	3
BYSW 340	Project Work	3
	Total	18

Third Year, Second Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 306	Ayurveda and Herbal Science I	3
BYSW 307	Entrepreneurship and Wellbeing	3
BYSW 308	Research Applications in Yogic Sciences	3
BYSW 309	Yogic Principles in Srīmad-Bhagavad-Gīta	3
BYSW 310	Different Schools of Yoga Practices	3
BYSW 341	Yoga Lab	3
	Total	18

Fourth Year, First Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 401	Ayurveda and Herbal Science II	3
BYSW 402	Ethics for Yogic Practitioners	3
BYSW 403	Yogic Therapy and Mental Health	3
BYSW 404	Yogic Readings in Yogic Texts	3
BYSW 440	Yogic Internship	3
	Total	15

Fourth Year, Second Semester

Code	Course Title	Credit
BYSW 406	Traditional Nepali Health Systems	3
BYSW 407	Meditation, Mantra, and Mindfulness	3
BYSW 408	Yoga and Tantra	3
BYSW 450	Research Paper/Thesis	3
	Total	15

 

Evaluation Methods

The performance of students in a course is evaluated in two components;

1. In-semester: 50 % of the weightage is evaluated internally by the faculty member
2. End-semester: 50% of the weightage is evaluated externally by the Office of the Controller of Examination through end-semester exams.

Course Completion and Graduation

In order to successfully complete a course:

• Students are required to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in both of the components independently
• Students will have to achieve a minimum of 80% attendance
• Students who do not achieve this will be considered “Not qualified” and will not  be allowed to appear in  the external end-semester examinations.
• Any student who fails to secure 50% of the total credits offered in a semester will have to drop out from the semester.

Cohort Size

Maximum students enrolled for an intake: 24

Methodology

The major activities considered for in-semester evaluation includes class tests, reflection, midterm, assignments, journal/portfolio, class performance, presentation and attendance.

Eligibility for Admission

This program addresses the need of fundamental understanding by the students irrespective of their education background hence, the applicants from any education background with a minimum 2 CGPA in their high school (10+2 equivalent) can apply for this Bachelor’s degree program.

 

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