Applied Medical Humanities (Postgraduate Certificate)

This postgraduate certificate in Applied Medical Humanities provides students with the opportunity to explore the intersections between medicine and the humanities, focusing on the ethical, cultural, and social implications of medical practice. Students will learn to analyze medical cases from a humanistic perspective, developing their critical thinking and writing skills. The program is designed for healthcare professionals and others interested in the humanities and medical practice, and can be taken as a standalone certificate or as part of a larger postgraduate degree.

Additional Information

The Applied Medical Humanities program at Birkbeck University of London is taught by leading scholars and practitioners in the field, and offers a unique blend of theoretical and practical learning. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the Birkbeck Institute for the Moving Image and the Wellcome Collection. The program is also flexible, allowing students to tailor their coursework to their individual interests and career goals.

Discover the rich history and cutting-edge research of Birkbeck University of London, where you will be part of a vibrant academic community that values interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative learning methods.

Birkbeck University of London is a world-renowned institution with a long history of excellence in medical humanities research and teaching. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields, and our location in central London provides access to a diverse range of cultural and intellectual resources. Birkbeck's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative learning methods makes it an ideal setting for students seeking a challenging and rewarding postgraduate experience.

This practice-based program utilizes the insights and skills of the humanities disciplines to support the development of the professional capabilities, values, and behaviors defined by the GMC and NMC and core to clinical practice. Its focus on the integration of medicine and humanities will help you develop a deeper understanding of your clinical practice, locate ways of enhancing patient care, and explore strategies for your own self-care. You will acquire new skills in verbal and written communication, research, and critical analysis that will expand your existing professional skill-set. This program is relevant for practitioners across all stages of medical and healthcare careers: in medicine, from foundation years, through specialty training, to consultant level; in nursing, from early-career through to specialist and consultant levels. Its intensive delivery makes it possible for full-time clinicians and healthcare professionals, from the UK and overseas, to combine study with clinical commitments. Graduates go into careers in healthcare, medicine, education, and management. Possible professions include healthcare service manager, general practice or hospital doctor, or health promotion specialist. This degree may also be useful in becoming a higher education lecturer, management consultant, or science writer.

You must have graduated from a UK medical school or hold an equivalent second-class honors degree from an overseas medical school. Applicants from other healthcare or professional backgrounds relevant to medicine and medical regulation may be admitted to the program. Such applicants must hold relevant professional qualifications and/or a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above).