Master Humanites Medicales

Tuition comes to 250 EUR per year.

The Master Humanites Medicales, or Medical Humanities, examines medicine and healthcare from historical, philosophical, ethical, and social perspectives, alongside the biomedical sciences themselves. Typical subjects include the history of medicine, bioethics, the philosophy of health and illness, sociology of healthcare systems, and the study of how medical practice intersects with law, culture, and public policy. Students engage with case studies on topics such as end-of-life care, patient rights, medical decision-making, and the social dimensions of illness and disability. Graduates of medical humanities programs pursue varied paths, including roles in healthcare ethics committees, health policy organizations, hospital administration, medical education, and research positions that bridge the humanities and health sciences. Some use the degree as preparation for further study in bioethics, public health, or health law, while others apply the training within healthcare institutions seeking staff with expertise in ethical and social dimensions of care. This Master Humanites Medicales is offered by Aix-Marseille Université in Marseille Cedex 5, France. The program runs for 2 years, with an inferred start date in September, and is taught in French. Yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Applicants should have an interest in both healthcare and the humanities, since the program draws on disciplines such as philosophy, history, and sociology to examine questions raised by medical practice.

Aix-Marseille University is the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, hosting 80,000 students and 8,000 staff across five large campuses. It is a research-intensive institution known for its international outlook and commitment to academic excellence.