Program Overview
The Health and Welfare at Mälardalen University 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 Welfare programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Sweden 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Västerås, Sweden
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Welfare 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
- Management, teams and organizations in health and social welfare
- Theories and concepts in caring/nursing science
- Evidence based practice and evaluation
- Caring perspectives on core
- Qualitative research methods I
- Quantitative research
- Thesis in caring science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 28,493 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact M\xc3\xa4lardalen 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 Mälardalen University
Mälardalen University
Västerås, Sweden
På MDU finns utbildning genom hela livet. Vår forskning leder till nödvändig kunskap och utveckling för svensk industri och välfärden, men också för att lösa problem i samhället.
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
