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Medical Anthropology and Sociology – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: March (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme in Medical Anthropology and Sociology is an intensive one-year Master's degree combining coursework and a thesis project based on fieldwork.
The Master in Medical Anthropology and Sociology trains students to understand health, disease and the body from a social science perspective. The programme looks at pressing health problems as well as key debates in social science theory. We emphasise an interpretive and critical approach. Gender, or ethnicity for example, are not just variables whose effects on health can be measured; they are also categories made by societies, and lived by consumers and patients. Students examine a broad range of issues: from the social determinants of disease to the role of biomedicine as a powerful institution in modern life. The programme has a special focus on research. Students design and carry out their own original research based on fieldwork in the Netherlands or abroad. They are supervised by an international staff with a range of theoretical expertise and research experience from projects carried out in many areas of the world. There are also opportunities to link the thesis to staff research projects or health interventions. For students interested in this field of study, we also offer a two-year Research Master's.
Contents
The programme consists of three core courses and one elective course in the first semester. The core courses focus on the theoretical framework, research subjects for Medical and Social Anthropologists and the research design. Students also take one elective course on a theme or in an area that relates to their research interests. The programme is completed with a fieldwork of 8- 10 weeks and a thesis in the second semester.
Thesis
The Master's thesis (23 ECTS) is based on qualitative research carried out by the student under supervision of a faculty member. Students design their own research projects. Some fieldwork positions will be made available to students through the institute. In some cases, students can connect their individual projects to the research activities of staff members, or to current PhD projects within the department.
Degree requirements
Upon successful completion of three required core courses (27 ECTS), one elective course (10 ECTS) and the required fieldwork and thesis project (23 ECTS), students will receive an officially accredited master’s degree in Medical Anthropology and Sociology and the title Master of Science.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Additional subject: All applicants should also have sufficient knowledge of social sciences research methodology evidenced by the completion of at least (an equivalent of) 10 EC during previous study. Promising candidates with less than 10 EC of social science research methodology may be admitted provided they complete an intensive research methodology module first. For more information, please visit our website.
Previous education: The MSc programme in Medical Anthropology and Sociology seeks students with an academic Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in anthropology, sociology, political sciences, medical sciences (health, medicine and biomedical), history and psychology. International diplomas are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional diploma evaluators. The minimum level of the diploma should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education. Social sciences All applicants are expected to have sufficient knowledge of social sciences evidenced by the completion of at least (an equivalent of) 20 EC during previous study. For more and up-to date information on our application and admission procedures, please visit our website.
Language test: All non-native speakers of English (including Dutch students) applying to one of the English-taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English. Applicants who are nationals of countries other than the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand are required to submit an English test score that meets specific requirements. Inability to do so will prevent enrollment. For more information, please visit our website.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 232
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 232 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Neso Indonesia:
StuNed Scholarships for Master studies, short courses and customized training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organization.
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Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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U.S. Department of Education:
Loans are no longer being made under this program. All new loans will be made under the Direct Loan program.
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Students from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website.
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