Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine

Apply Now for Aug 2021 entryImmerse yourself in integrative medicine and become a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner in our 3-year, part-time online program.

Apply Now for Aug 2021 entry

Integrate Ayurvedic knowledge with modern health science
Join the only accredited Master of Science in Ayurveda in the US
Study online part-time with expert professors
Visit campus each year for clinical training
Engage with a supportive community of like-minded students
Graduate as a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner

What is Ayurveda?

“Ayurvedic medicine (also called Ayurveda) is one of the world’s oldest medical systems. It originated in India and has evolved there over thousands of years. In the United States, Ayurvedic medicine is considered a complementary health approach.”

Is Ayurveda effective?

“Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care.”

An ancient system, reevaluated

You’ll study the Maharishi AyurVeda^SM health system, which addresses the body, mind, and environment of an individual to help them become holistically healthy.

Our programs integrate natural techniques with modern medicine to take an integrated and balanced approach to wellness. You’ll study a variety of modalities, including:

Herbal supplementation
Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis
Individualized dietary recommendations
Individualized lifestyle modifications and more

Learn from home

Our three-year, part-time online MS has a flexible schedule and can be completed with about 8 to 9 hours of work per week. You’ll learn at a relaxed pace without the strain typical of graduate degree programs.

Even though you’ll be studying online, you’ll enjoy connecting with a supportive community of students who share your passion for natural healthcare, as well as professors who are experts in the field.

Become a wellness professional

You’ll graduate as a Maharishi AyurVeda Practitioner, with real-world knowledge and training to practice health care through a natural yet scientific approach.

MIU is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. Completion of our program satisfies NAMA’s competencies to be recognized as an Ayurvedic Practitioner.

On-campus clinical training and orientation

US online students visit the MIU campus for orientation and several more times throughout the program for clinical training.

Learning community committed to inner growth

During your studies, you’ll meet an online community of students from around the world who are deeply committed to wellness, positive values, and personal inner growth. You’ll participate in online discussions, exchanging experiences and points of view while developing new friendships.

In addition, our hands-on faculty will provide you with the one-on-one attention you need to absorb deep concepts and succeed in your studies.

Featured faculty

Manohar Palakurthi, BAMS is an Ayurvedic physician and currently serves as Clinical Professor of Physiology & Health at MIU. He graduated from India’s Nagarjuna University, has been trained by three of the world’s top experts in Maharishi AyurVeda, and holds 30 years of expertise in the field. He has also received the Dhanavantari award from the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America.

Dr. Manohar practices as an Ayurveda clinical consultant, teacher, and course developer for health professionals and modern physicians, is a teacher and expert clinician in Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, has training in aromatherapy and Ayurveda Ophthalmology and has presented seminars on Maharishi AyurVeda all over the world.

Featured classes

Principles of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Maharishi AyurVeda I

You’ll study the foundations of natural, prevention-oriented health care, including Ayurvedic anatomy, physiology, digestion and metabolism, Ayurvedic herbology, Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis, mental health, and clinical approaches to basic common disorders.

Musculoskeletal System

This class kicks off your in-depth study of the Ayurvedic approach to the eight organ systems with a focus on the musculoskeletal system. You’ll also learn the basics of other systems of natural medicine, including osteopathy and chiropractic medicine.

Hematologic/Immunologic System

This course presents the common disorders of the cellular components of the blood and immune system, and their causes, diagnosis, and treatment from the perspective of Maharishi AyurVeda and other systems of natural health care.

Review, Clinical Cases and Examinations

This five-day, in-residence intensive will give you an opportunity to review and practice all the knowledge gained during your studies by providing wellness consultations to clients under the supervision of experienced clinical faculty. Students’ clinical competence will be evaluated.

Cost & Aid, 2021-22

US Online Students

US Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine

This low-residency online program is generally three years in length and features two five-day residencies each year at our Fairfield, Iowa, campus. The cost of housing and meals for the residency is included within the tuition. The tuition listed here is for one year (two semesters).

Annual Cost of Attendance and Typical Financial Aid
Tuition	$9,000
Low interest federal loans	-$9,000
Your payment	$0
Optional: additional low-interest federal loans for personal & travel expenses	-$10,000

Additional Financial Aid Information

Personal Expenses

$10,000 per year in optional federal student loans are available toward living expenses and travel to the residencies.

Required Residencies

The cost of housing and meals for residencies is included in the tuition. Students are responsible for travel costs.

Education Tax Incentives

There are a variety of money-saving tax benefits to assist in reducing the cost of education expenses. More about education tax benefits.

Veterans

Veterans should contact the VA for information on Veterans Education Benefits. MIU is a Yellow Ribbon school. Our Veterans Certifying Official is our Director of Financial Aid.

Loan Repayment Options

Standard

Payments are a fixed amount that ensures your loans are paid off within 10 years (within 10 to 30 years for Consolidation Loans).

Extended

Payments may be fixed or graduated and will ensure that your loans are paid off within 25 years.

Graduated

Payments are lower at first and then increase, usually every two years, and are for an amount that will ensure your loans are paid off within 10 years (within 10 to 30 years for Consolidation Loans).

Income-Based

Your monthly payments will be either 10 or 15 percent of discretionary income (depending on when you received your first loans), but never more than you would have paid under the 10-year Standard Repayment Plan.

Income Contingent

Payments are recalculated each year and are based on your updated income, family size, and the total amount of your Direct Loans. Any outstanding balance will be forgiven if you haven’t repaid your loan in full after 25 years.

Income Sensitive

Your monthly payment is based on annual income, but your loan will be paid in full within 15 years.

Tuition, other fees, scholarships, and financial policies are subject to change prior to the entry date. For more information, contact us at finaid@miu.edu for a quick reply — normally one business day — or see more about financial aid.

International Online Students

International Online MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine

The program duration is three years. There are two semesters per year. The tuition listed here is for one semester during 2021-22.

Semester Cost of Attendance
Tuition per semester	$4,500
Scholarship	-$500
Your payment	$4,000

The scholarship for this program is automatically provided to all students participating in this program from outside the USA.
This tuition rate is for 6-11 credits per semester for two semesters. Stand-alone individual courses are $500 per credit.

Tuition, other fees, scholarships, and financial policies are subject to change prior to the entry date. For more information, please email intadmis@mum.edu or call Admissions at (641) 472 1110.

FAQ

What is the difference between Ayurveda and Maharishi AyurVeda?

Ayurveda: The traditional system of medicine of India and the East. Based on diet, herbs, mind-body type, and purification therapies.
Maharishi AyurVeda: The modern, scientific revival of complete Ayurveda, including balancing the deepest value of mind – consciousness, which is the basis of balancing the body. This revival by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi incorporates all aspects of mind, body, behavior, and environment in a scientific framework. It also includes a unique system of pulse diagnosis and a host of unique mind/body/environmental therapies.

What can I do with an MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine?

Successful graduates will be certified to practice Maharishi AyurVeda according to local laws. You can act as a health consultant or health educator in . In other states, you can practice under the auspices of a licensed healthcare practitioner. In other countries, other health care laws may apply.

I already have a license in some form of healthcare — what will this program do for me?

Our students include doctors, chiropractors, yoga therapists, massage therapists, osteopathic doctors and others in the health care professions. If you already have a license, you will be able to integrate what you learn from this course into your practice.

Do I need preparatory courses for entering this program?

Students should have basic knowledge of human anatomy – either a university-level course or from training as a massage therapist, nurse or other health profession. If the applicant has none of these they may take a short online course, or review the organ systems from our recommended text Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by G Tortora, Wiley & Sons Press (13th Ed or later). Please contact us at msmav@miu.edu if you have questions.

Will I need to come to the MIU campus?

As part of this program, US students are required to complete 2 weeks of clinical training per year, for a total of 6 weeks. International students can complete this requirement by giving consultations under the supervision of a Maharishi AyurVeda trained physician, where 10 consultations are equivalent to one week on campus. Countries with Maharishi AyurVeda trained physicians include England, Germany, Holland, and Australia.

How long does it take to complete the MS in Maharishi AyurVeda & Integrative Medicine?

This is a three-year, online program. Courses are taught at about one-third the pace of a full-time program so that students can continue their careers while learning.

What kind of content delivery system will be used?

Courses are asynchronous and are delivered through the Canvas student online learning platform. Each course includes videotaped lectures, assignments, quizzes, discussion forums, webinars, and other online activities and learning tools. Assignments are submitted and feedback is provided by the instructor through Canvas.

How do you make the online learning experience effective and fulfilling?

In addition to our engaging online learning platform, this program features extensive collaboration between students and one-on-one interaction between our faculty and each student. The on-campus clinical intensive training courses also give students the opportunity to practice conducting consultations under the guidance of faculty and meet their fellow students in person.

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