History of Medicine
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Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.
Months of entry
September
Course content
The History of Medicine MA will take you from classical antiquity to the 21st century, covering classical antiquity, medieval, early modern and modern periods.
This MA generally embraces a longue durée chronology approach. It offers an opportunity to study a range of topics from various places around the world, including the periods:
- classical antiquity
- medieval
- early modern
- modern
- 21st century
You'll be taught by staff with a wide range of interests. Their expertise includes subjects like:
- British history
- European history
- Asian history
- American history
The subjects we cover may change year to year. If you want to study a specific topic, contact us and we will discuss how the MA will fit your needs.
Information for international students
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Sandra Fletcher, Postgraduate Secretary, School of History, Classics and Archaeology
- pg.historical@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7966