Medicine in Society MA

Master

In Sheffield

£ 7,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Sheffield

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sheffield (South Yorkshire)
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Western Bank, S10 2TN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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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2018

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Subjects

  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Media
  • Interdisciplinary Skills
  • Digital health
  • Sociology
  • Health and Illness
  • Medicine and Identity
  • Medicine
  • Philosophy

Course programme

Modules

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

Teaching is by lectures, group seminars and personal tutorials to discuss dissertation topics.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (2018 annual fee) : £18,900

Medicine in Society MA

£ 7,000 VAT inc.