Is it possible to study medical anthropology at your university department?

Yes, it is possible to study medical anthropology at the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. However, there are certain conditions (published on the website of the university or in the study guide: www.uva.nl/english

Is it possible to apply for one module whithout following the introductory course Foundations of Medical Anthropology?

Yes, but an individual assessment will be necessary, because basic knowledge of anthropology is compulsory. If you are not an anthropology student, you should expect to have to subscribe to a course “introductory to Cultural Anthropology”.

Can I order a specific publication or other introductory information?

A distance learning 'Intro Med Ant' is available as a Blackboard (e-learning environment of the UvA): you can mail the webmaster (oomen@xs4all.nl). Brochures are available on the course and on the separate executive modules (check the AMMA web site also). To order articles of the journal 'Medische Antropologie' or other publications of the Medical Anthropology Entity, please contact Sjaak van der Geest (S.vanderGeest@uva.nl). Publications in this journal will be available in this web site too (except for the last issues)

Can I do a PhD in Medical Anthropology?

The Medical Anthropology Entity has a PhD programme. For further information click here.

What will be my future professional perspective when I finish my studies in Medical Anthropology?

Generally speaking, alumni find jobs shortly after their graduation or even before. Depending on their specialization in medical anthropology they will do research in health care institutes in the Netherlands or abroad. They may find a job in health management and policy or in a NGO. Of course, it is possible to do a PhD first. You can look for possibilities at the Amsterdam School for Social Science Research (www.uva.nl/assr) or other institutes and universities. You may also find possibilities to work on contracts for short term periods.

Can I do two modules in the same semester?

In general you can, but you should consider carefully the workload. Do not forget that for some modules you will have to finish the Foundations of Medical Anthropology first. Several short 'executive' modules in AMMA are parallel, in November/December. Check the AMMA website: www2.fmg.uva.nl/amma. You can attend all separate AMMA modules as a contract student or 'paying guest'.

What kind of weather can I expect in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands we have a sea-climate, this means that we have a lot of rain, all through the year and temperatures will on average not get much higher than 25 Celsius in the summer. On the other hand temperatures will probably not drop below –10 Celsius in winter. So it is wise to bring some sweaters and rain gear.