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New MA „Health and Society in South Asia“
Starting in April 2008, and located at the South Asia Institute in Heidelberg, Germany, the new MA „Health and Society in South Asia“ is an English-medium, two-year, taught interdisciplinary degree with a focus on Medical Anthropology and South Asian Studies.
It is aimed at students wishing to pursue an academic career in anthropology or one of the neighbouring social sciences, but also at professionals already working, or wishing to work, in health-related fields in South Asia
We give particular attention to the importance of cultural and historical factors in the areas of health, wellbeing, and illness. Our current research focus is on indigenous medical systems of South Asia (e.g. Ayurveda, Tibetan Medicine, and Folk Medicine), ritual healing, health and environment, health and ethics, pharmaceuticals and culture, and public health.
Successful applicants should hold a Bachelor degree in a health-oriented discipline or in a discipline from the fields of social sciences, 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 TOEFL or equivalent.
The fees for one semester at the University of Heidelberg are 593,60 €.
Applications should reach us by January 15th.
If you are interested, or want to know more about eligibility or course details, please contact:
Master of Health and Society in South Asia
E-Mail: mahassa@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
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