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This is an interdisciplinary major that studies health practices, knowledge and systems in their social context. Students gain an understanding of the ways in which political systems, economic institutions, social practices and cultural values shape are shaped by ideas about health and health care.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
This is an interdisciplinary major that studies health practices, knowledge and systems in their social context. Students gain an understanding of the ways in which political systems, economic institutions, social practices and cultural values shape are shaped by ideas about health and health care.
Admission Requirements
7.5+
Students must have a minimum score of 600 in paper based TOEFL.
2 Years
Jan-2000
Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD
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Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
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