Master of Arts [M.A] (Philosophy, Bioethics and Health)
Field of Study:
₹11.8 L/Yr
This Master’s program is specially designed for students with a health-related background – such as health sciences, medicine, psychology, or biomedical sciences – and a deep interest in the ethics behind medicine and health. It’s a challenging proposition because students will follow another Master’s program at the same time, meaning that students can come out with two Master’s degrees – one in Philosophy and another in a health-related subject. A unique selling point, as students will have an all-round training that’s both broad and deep – as well as being a very attractive offer for future employers, like healthcare organizations.
This two-year Master’s program is a unique collaboration between the Faculty of Philosophy at VU Amsterdam and the Department of Medical Humanities at VU Medical Centre. It’s also one of the only such programs with a focus on mental health and neuroscience. As a graduate with two Master’s degrees – one in Philosophy, Bioethics, and Health, and one in student's original discipline – they’ll be in great demand by many healthcare organizations.
The program is highly interdisciplinary, consisting of introductory philosophy courses, courses in bioethics, and health-related courses that are part of student's other Master’s programme. students will also do practical training – involving a once-in-a-lifetime study trip to the University of Oxford in the UK plus an internship at a hospital, healthcare institute, or other organization.
This is a small-scale program, meaning students will work a lot in small groups and receive plenty of attention from the teaching staff. Many of the teachers work in the field themselves, giving them the opportunity to take advantage of their first-hand experience. But students will also benefit from working with students and teachers whose backgrounds are in different disciplines. All students following a Philosophy specialization take the core introductory philosophy courses, which means students will come into contact with people specializing in neuroscience or law as well.
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | ₹1178508 (EUR 13080) |
Other Expenses
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- have a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Psychology, or related disciplines.
- be eligible and admitted to a health-related Master’s program at the Faculty of Science, VU Amsterdam.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Tulip Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| JN Tata Endowment Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 4.9 L/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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