An ancient system, reevaluated
You’ll study the Maharishi AyurVedaSM 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
Key questions
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With an MS in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine, you have a wide array of opportunities to work or set up a practice. Several paths to consider include private practice; working in wellness centers, spas, integrative health clinics; managing corporate wellness programs; and online health coaching.
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The next entry for the MS in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine is February 2027.
- Yes. MIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the same body that accredits major universities in the Midwest.
Can I earn this degree while learning 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. Some students may spend more time on the program, depending on their personal learning styles. You’ll learn 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.
- 6 weeks of live clinicals over 3 years
- Online or at the MIU campus in Fairfield, IA
- Two 90-minute live webinars per week
- 5-6* hours per week of asynchronous learning (on your own time)
- includes videos, knowledge checks, quizzes, and writing assignments
*some students choose to do more
TM – the technique for inner peace & wellness

As a student at MIU, you’ll learn the Transcendental Meditation technique, an evidence-based technique that promotes inner peace and wellness, enhances clear thinking, improves learning ability, and boosts creativity.

