International Social Welfare and Health Policy
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied SciencesProgram Overview
The International Social Welfare and Health Policy at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences 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 International Social Welfare and Health Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway 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
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Social Welfare and Health Policy 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
- [\'Comparative Social Welfare Theory and Concepts\', \'International Health Policy\', \'Research Methods and Design\', \'The Theory of Science\', "Master\'s Thesis Preparation Seminar", "Master\'s Thesis", \'Globalisation and the Development of Health and Social Policy\', \'Social Welfare, Social Work and Human Rights\', \'Comparative Social Risk Management\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent. The bachelor\xc2\x92s degree must comprise of a minimum of 80 ECTS-credits within social sciences and/ or health sciences.
English Requirements
PTE Academic - Pearson Test of English Academic with a minimum overall score of 62. Please send your score report to HiOA through your Pearson account. We do not accept paper or PDF versions of PTE Academic score reports.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-03-18
About Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences
Oslo, Norway
Oslo and Akershus University College was the largest state university college in Norway from its establishment in 2011 until 2018, when it was transformed into Oslo Metropolitan University, the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 120