Master's in Medical Anthropology (MSc)

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This program is full-time. This one-year course offers a coordinated learning programme in both social and biological anthropological approaches to health and illness. It provides the necessary basis for future anthropological research and an excellent cross-cultural grounding for those aiming to pursue a career in anthropology, global health, or other health-related fields. The MSc consists of four papers and a dissertation. The three core papers, taught across Michaelmas and Hilary terms, each comprise lectures, tutorials and seminars.