History of Medicine, MA (Online) at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

A part-time online MA for students who want to deepen their knowledge of the history of medicine and develop research skills in the field. Students work with department faculty over twelve courses and complete an original thesis of up to 15,000 words.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Institute of the History of Medicine | Duration: 36 credits plus thesis; must be completed within 8 years of first course | Intake: Once a year; application deadline December 15 | Study mode: online | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Introduction and Methods courses, four surveys of the history of medicine from classical antiquity to biomedicine, Healing Spaces, a research seminar and research practicum, Directed Reading and Directed Research, and one elective, culminating in the thesis.

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Entry requirements

History of Medicine Online (MA and Certificate): applicants must have completed the online course ME.150.722 Introduction to the History of Medicine. Documents: CV (4-page limit), 1-page personal statement, optional writing sample, and official electronic transcripts documenting the undergraduate degree; international students submit translated and validated transcripts (e.g., via WES). MA applicants are interviewed by a faculty member by phone or Zoom. Application fee US $125. Deadline December 15 (annual intake).

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