Program Overview
The Medical Anthropology at Aarhus University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences taught in English, Danish over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, Danish
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Aarhus, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Central Debates in Anthropology
- Elective Subject I
- Ethnographic Methodology
- Methological choice
- Elective Subject II
- Profile
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The following Bachelor\'s degree programmes qualify the student for admission to the Master\'s degree programme in anthropology:
A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in anthropology from Aarhus University (AU) or University of Copenhagen (KU).
A Bachelor"s degree with at least 45 ECTS-points (i.e. 75 % of a full-time academic year of study) within anthropology
The Board of Studies carries out an individual assessment as to whether applicants with qualifications other than the above have the academic qualifications required for their application to be given equal status.
Language Requirements
In addition to the above, the following language requirements apply for admission to the Master\'s degree programme in anthropology:
The following specialisations require Danish at upper secondary school "A" level or equivalent:
The Danish-language line in General Anthropology
Innovation, Organisational and Work Anthropology line
The following specialisations require English at upper secondary school "B" level or equivalent:
Medical Anthropology and Glocal Ethnography
The English-language line in General Anthropology
Global Studies and Development
Visual anthropology
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Aarhus University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Aarhus University
Aarhus University
Aarhus, Denmark
Aarhus University (Danish: Aarhus Universitet) is a major public research university in Aarhus, Denmark. It’s one of the country’s leading institutions for higher education, known for academic...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English, Danish
- Duration 24 months