Medical Anthropology MSc

University College London

Master

In London

£ 12,380 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

This MSc aims to provide sufficient knowledge of advanced medically related anthropology to enable students to utilise anthropological approaches in a range of research and professional roles. We train students in theoretical and applied aspects of the field, preparing them for careers that engage with and impact real-world contexts.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Medical anthropology is a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field and graduates of our programme have gone on to develop exciting careers in academia, clinical services, social services, government, and non-governmental organisations.

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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2018

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Subjects

  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Clinical Ethnography
  • Ethnography
  • Anthropology
  • Biomedicine
  • Science
  • Therapeutic Emplotment
  • Ritual Healing
  • Psychiatry

Course programme

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of two core module (45 credits), optional modules in three distinct fields (45 credits) and a research dissertation (90 credits).

Core modules
  • Clinical Ethnography
  • Medical Anthropology
Optional modules
  • Aspects of Applied Medical Anthropology
  • Anthropology of Science, Society and Biomedicine
  • Ritual Healing and Therapeutic Emplotment
  • Anthropology of Ethics and Morality
  • Anthropology and Psychiatry
  • *Students may also choose one module from among a variety of other options within and beyond medical anthropology
Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of 15,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, small-group presentations and discussion, tutorials, laboratory and practical work, independent directed reading, interactive teamwork, and video film and web based courses. Assessment is through one examination, two essays, optional module requirements and the research dissertation.

Additional information

Overseas Fee -£21,160 (FT) £10,740 (PT)

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