Bachelor in Yogic Sciences and Wellbeing (BYSW)
ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE:
Admission Open: June 15
Form Submission Deadline: July 14
Exam Written: July 17
Interview: July 19
Result Publication: July 20
Admission Deadline: August 25
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;
- In-semester: 50 % of the weightage is evaluated internally by the faculty member
- 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
a minimum of 1.61 GPA or 40% equivalent in grade 12 or equivalent qualification (applicants with transcripts issued by NEB before 2022 should have minimum of 2 GPA or 45%).
GCE Advanced Level students should have passed minimum three subjects in A Level and one General Paper in AS Level. IB Level students should have passed all 6 courses with minimum 4 in each and have at least 28 marks in aggregate.