Medicine in Society MA
Master
In Sheffield
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Over the duration of the course we’ll introduce you to different disciplinary perspectives on medicine and health, as well as creative and problem-based learning approaches. You’ll develop the interdisciplinary skills needed to tackle complex medical challenges in research and in practice.
You’ll study scholarly texts, as well as (where relevant) art, film, photography, music, and social media, and use a range of media when researching and communicating topics. The course will develop your skills in critical reading and communication.
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About this course
On this course you’ll explore key topics in medicine in their medical, social and cultural complexity.
Normally a 2:1 or higher in a bachelors honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject area. Applications are welcome from intercalating medical students.
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Subjects
- Medical
- Medical training
- Media
- Interdisciplinary Skills
- Digital health
- Sociology
- Health and Illness
- Medicine and Identity
- Medicine
- Philosophy
Course programme
Core modules
- Interdisciplinary Skills
- Dissertation
The core module on interdisciplinary research skills involves analysing topical medical challenges from a variety of perspectives.
Optional modules- Philosophy of Medicine 1: Research and Practice
- Philosophy of Medicine 2: Medicine, Ethics and Society
- Medical Humanity: Medicine and Identity
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Digital Health
- Health and Social Justice
- Global Health and Global Politics
Teaching is by lectures, group seminars and personal tutorials to discuss dissertation topics.
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Medicine in Society MA