Program Details

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.

 


Documents

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