MSc Medical Anthropology

The MSc Medical Anthropology programme at Brunel University London is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between culture, health, and illness. The course covers a wide range of topics, including medical anthropology, ethnography, qualitative research methods, and global health. Students will learn how to analyze cultural factors that influence health outcomes and how to develop culturally-sensitive healthcare interventions. This programme is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing careers in public health, healthcare management, or medical research.

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The MSc Medical Anthropology programme at Brunel University London is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Academy of Medical Sciences. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including the Brunel University Library's extensive collection of medical anthropology texts and journals.

Unlock Your Potential at Brunel University London - A Leading Research-Intensive University

Brunel University London is a leading research-intensive university that offers students a supportive and stimulating learning environment. Our faculty members are experts in their fields and have a strong track record of publishing high-quality research. The campus is located in the heart of London, providing students with easy access to cultural events, medical institutions, and networking opportunities.

The Medical Anthropology MSc will equip you with a broad, general understanding of anthropology and how it might be applied to medical and health-related problems. You will develop a deeper understanding of how peoples ideas about the world, as well as the structural constraints within which they find themselves, have an impact on their understanding and experience of health, sickness, and disease. Youll achieve this through close study of key texts in medical anthropology, the original fieldwork experiences of your lecturers, and through designing and undertaking your own research project.

A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification in a Humanities, Social Science or Health-related Science with a personal statement demonstrating knowledge of/interest in the subject area