Master of Philosophy in Health, Medicine and Society at University of Cambridge

The MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society is a full-time 9-month course run jointly by the Departments of History and Philosophy of Science, Sociology and Social Anthropology. It introduces students from a range of backgrounds to research skills and specialist knowledge relevant to their research interests, and provides them with the opportunity to carry out focused research under close supervision by senior members of the University.

Faculty: School of the Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of History and Philosophy of Science  |  Duration: 9 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During the course, students attend lectures, supervisions and research seminars in a range of subjects central to research in the different areas of history, philosophy, sociology and anthropology of health and medicine. These include core and optional modules covering each of these areas, as well as opportunities to attend research seminars across the Departments and the wider University. Thesis / Dissertation Students submit a dissertation of up to 12,000 words, on a dissertation topic approved by the Degree Committee.

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