History of Medicine Intercalated BSc

Overview
The History of Medicine Intercalated BSc degree is an interdepartmental study course that examines health and disease in past societies. The course covers key aspects of the medical history of London, and the historical significance of The School of Medical Education, exploring the social, political, economic and institutional forces that have shaped medicine and its sciences. This course aims to deliver insights and understanding of the history of medicine, and develop the skills that are required to investigate and interpret the past. It offers students a unique opportunity to expand their horizons, to develop fresh perspectives on their discipline, and enhance their interpretive, analytical and writing skills.
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Modules combine a broad introduction to the development of western medicine from ancient Greece to the present day.
Opportunities to conduct in-depth explorations of key themes and problems in modern medicine.
The course is taught by renowned historians of science and medicine from the Department of History.