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Master Programme in International Social Welfare and Health Policy

Programme website	www.hio.no/mis (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	Stuart Arthur Deakin
Telephone	+47 22 45 36 59
Email	Stuart-Arthur.Deakin@sam.hio.no
Programme duration	one and a half years(obligatory course attendence in Oslo 1 September - 30 June)
Programme description	The programme is designed to qualify candidates for: - positions in social and health services that require the knowledge and ability to undertake the systematic documentation and evaluation of social and health service programmes, and the knowledge of international and comparative studies within health and social welfare, - employment in agencies or voluntary organisations engaged in international health and social welfare programmes, developmental assistance, etc., - teaching positions in educational programmes for social workers and those working in related health professions, and - research positions at lower levels within the same fields.
Application deadline	15th of December 2010 - for applicants with a Bachelor's degree taken outside of Norway, Sweden or Denmark. Note that we will allow an extension of a month for those who apply late. 15th of April 2011 - for applicants with a Bachelor's degree from the Nordic Countries.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a university or college. - Two years work experience in the field of social welfare or in health service after completion of one's bachelor. - A sufficient command of English.
Tuition	No tuition fees
Subject area	Social Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	90
Language of teaching	English
Scholarship	Quota
Scholarship Description	Currently there are 6 quota scholarships offered to foreign students in this master's programme. Information on the Quota Scholarship Scheme can be found by clicking on this link:www.hio.no/Welcome-to-OUC/Prospective-Students/Mobility-Programmes-and-Bilateral-Agreements/Quota-Scheme
Application procedures	On our homepage (www.hio.no/mis)you will find a link with the following title "Rules and regulations regarding application and admission". Please make sure to read the information on this page carefully. Failure to do so could result in your application not being evaluated.