Proposed New MA Programme in History of Medicine

Anticipated to begin in late September 2003, the main aims of the course will be to enable graduates to

1) understand important issues in the history of medicine;
2) obtain skills essential for work in the field; and
3) conduct independent research in the field. It will introduce students to the history of medicine in Asia as well as the ‘West’.

Students will be able to complete it in one year, or in two years on a part-time basis. The course is designed to be a high level academic qualification in its own right, but also to serve as a preparation for students considering undertaking further research later in this or related fields.

The course will have three components: the core course (in the autumn term), options (in the autumn and spring terms), and a dissertation due in mid-September. Students may also be able to take the equivalent two options in a related field or degree programme offered by approved institutions in the University of London. Options include courses in the history of medicine in China and in India, medicine and literature, medicine and drugs in the 20th Century, madness and society, early modern medicine, and international health.

Candidates should normally have the equivalent of at least a good undergraduate degree. Applications are invited from candidates from all disciplines although a background in historical, scientific or medical studies may be advantageous.

Applications are due in by no later than 15 July 2003. Application forms may be obtained from, and initial queries should be addressed to:

Adam Wilkinson,
The Wellcome Trust Centre for the History of Medicine at UCL,
24 Eversholt Street,
London NW1 1AD

Tel: 020 7679 8202
Fax: 020 7679 8194
Email: a.wilkinson@ucl.ac.uk

It is anticipated that one or more Studentships for UK/EU applicants, providing a bursary and payment of home student fees may be available. Candidates should make it clear whether they wish to apply for a Studentship.
The availability of this course is subject to formal approval by UCL.

A final confirmation of its approval may not occur before Easter 2003.