Study location	Online
Type	Professional Diploma, e-learning
Nominal duration	4 to 6 months (18 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	PD-MTHM (Professional Diploma in Medical Tourism & Healthcare Marketing)
Accreditation	Certified by Swiss EduQua via certificate no CH20/0771

Tuition fee	€1,400 one-time Payments can be made in full; or 2 equal installments (Half after applying and half within 2 months)

Entry qualification	Bachelor's degree (or equivalent / higher) A bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferably in any life sciences-related domain. In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, applicants with a prior diploma plus related work experience may be considered. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact our admissions counselors.

Territory requirements	The program is primarily designed for people from India as it covers medical tourism from an Indian and Asian perspective. Applicants from other regions are welcome to apply as well.

Language requirements	English

More information	jliedu.ch

Overview

Mode of Learning: ONLINE
Duration: About 4 to 6 Months (Self Paced)
Maximum Allowed Duration: 18 Months
Expected Effort: 10-15 hours/week
Target Audience: Applicants from India

The Professional Diploma in Medical Tourism and Healthcare Marketing offered by James Lind Institute is a unique program designed mainly for applicants from India. It brings together the core concepts of medical tourism and marketing required to work in the medical tourism industry. Participants will understand the history of medical tourism, how it has evolved and how medical tourism is growing in today’s economy. Participants will also learn some basic concepts of marketing, how medical tourism services are marketed around the globe and how they can develop a career in this industry.

Programme structure

Module 01: Introduction To Healthcare
Module 02: Introduction To Medical Tourism
Module 03: Ethics, Challenges, Standards & Future Of Medical Tourism
Module 04: Indian Healthcare Case Laws
Module 05: Important Healthcare/Medical Laws In India
Module 06: Medical Professional, Patient & The Law
Module 07: Marketing Concepts
Module 08: Healthcare Marketing Ethics

Career opportunities

Medical tourism professionals can find a wide range of career opportunities with multi-specialty hospitals, private clinics and other healthcare facilities that are trying to attract more foreign patients. Job opportunities are also available in companies and consulting agencies and networks that specialize in medical tourism.