Program Overview
The Health and Society at Wageningen University and Research is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 medicine & health 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 Health and Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands 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
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Interdisciplinary Approaches in Communication, Health and Life Sciences (CPT-36312, 12 credits) which focus on central issues in communication-health and beta-gamma themes.
- Advances in Health and Society (HSO-31806, 6 credits) which goes more in depth into the aetiological pathways that underlies health inequality and reflects on existing strategies to reduce health inequality and alternative solutions.
- Research Methods in Public Health and Society (YRM-30306) addresses relevant methodology topics for the study of public health and society as well as the formulation of research questions.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Grade Point Average (GPA) for the BSc study of at least 70% of the maximum scale.
- At least a 7 out of 10 for your written BSc thesis or project.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Good skills in mathematics and/or statistics.
- Basic computer skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wageningen University and Research 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 Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen University and Research
Wageningen, Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research is an organization composed of a public technical research university and a non-profit research institute located in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life...
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
