MSc Medical Anthropology
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Course Overview
Brunel's MSc in Medical Anthropology provides a comprehensive foundation in the cross-cultural study of health, illness, and wellness. As the first university in Europe to establish a master's program in this field, Brunel equips students to analyze how cultural beliefs and social structures shape medical understanding and experiences. The program culminates in a unique fieldwork opportunity, allowing students to design and undertake original research anywhere in the world.
Key Program Highlights
- Pioneering program, being the first of its kind at the master's level in Europe
- Focus on applying anthropological theory to real-world medical and health-related problems
- Opportunity to conduct original fieldwork research at a global or local level
- Learn from expert lecturers and their firsthand ethnographic research experiences
- Exclusive scholarship available in memory of Professor Cecil Helman to support student fieldwork
Course Overview
Brunel's MSc in Medical Anthropology provides a comprehensive foundation in the cross-cultural study of health, illness, and wellness. As the first university in Europe to establish a master's program in this field, Brunel equips students to analyze how cultural beliefs and social structures shape medical understanding and experiences. The program culminates in a unique fieldwork opportunity, allowing students to design and undertake original research anywhere in the world.
Key Program Highlights
- Pioneering program, being the first of its kind at the master's level in Europe
- Focus on applying anthropological theory to real-world medical and health-related problems
- Opportunity to conduct original fieldwork research at a global or local level
- Learn from expert lecturers and their firsthand ethnographic research experiences
- Exclusive scholarship available in memory of Professor Cecil Helman to support student fieldwork
