Program Overview
The Health and Society in South Asia at University of Heidelberg is a MA 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 in South Asia programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany 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 284 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 284 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health and Society in South Asia 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
- Introduction to Medical Anthropology
- Healing in South Asia
- Methods in Medical Anthropology
- Mental Health
- Reproductive Health
- Medical Anthropology and Modernity
- Ritual Healing
- Traditional Medical Systems of South Asia (Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy, Tibetan Medicine) and their transformation
- Health and Environment
- Health and Ethics
- Public Health
- Health Tourism
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful applicants should hold a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a health-oriented discipline or in social science, cultural or regional studies. Candidates not fully meeting these criteria may nevertheless be considered. Students whose first language is not English must have IELTS of at least 6.5 or an equivalent TOEFL score (570 paper-based or 230 computer-based or 80 internet-based TOEFL points). We encourage South Asian students to apply.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 284 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 284 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 284 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 284 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Heidelberg 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 University of Heidelberg
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
University of Heidelberg (Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg) is Germany’s oldest and one of Europe’s most prestigious public research universities, founded in 1386 in Heidelberg,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months