Program Details
This is the only master’s degree in medical anthropology within the UK to be offered by an integrated anthropology department.
- Location:
- Durham, United Kingdom
- Program Type:
- Full Degree
- Degree Level:
- Master
- Specialty:
- Anthropology
Program Overview
- Program Description:
- This advanced course provides students with an integrated and comprehensive programme in medical anthropology covering the following: Historical background and current literature in medical anthropology Methodological issues in health-related research Theoretical contributions of medical anthropology Current debates and controversies in medical anthropology We place a strong emphasis on research training. As well as studying the principle theories, students learn research methods and develop key research techniques which they can apply to their own project and write up in a dissertation. In addition to providing knowledge of the subject, this programme is intended to lead in the acquisition of a wide range of interdisciplinary skills in research, planning, communication of complex material, and analytical skills.
Additional Program Information
- Accreditation:
- Approved graduate programme at Durham University
- Financial Aid:
- No
- Requirements:
- Minimum 3.2 GPA (equivalent to UK 2:1) in biological anthropology or related discipline and two satisfactory academic references.
- International Requirements:
- For non-English speakers - IELTS 6.5 (no element below 6)