Program Overview
The Health History at University of Strathclyde is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health History programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sources, Skills & Methods for Historians
- Pharmaceuticals, Ethics and Health: 1800-1980
- Health & Healthcare in the Long 19th Century
- The Politics of Health in 20th-century Britain
- Governing Highs & Health: History & the Control of Drugs, c.1800-1945
- Work and Occupational Health in the 20th Century: Comparative Perspectives
- Medicine and Warfare, 1800-2000
- Food and Health in the West during the 20th Century
- Race, Ethnicity and Health in 20th-century America
- Gender, Health and Modern Medicine Since 1800
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- first or upper second-class Honours degree in History or a related discipline, equivalent
- supporting academic references
- you may also be asked to attend an interview
For postgraduate studies, the University of Strathclyde requires a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 (no individual test score below 6.0) or equivalent. Tests are valid for two years.
Pre-sessional courses in English are available.
If you\xc2\x92re a national of an English speaking country recognised by UK Visa and Immigrations (please check most up-to-date list on the Home Office website) or you have successfully completed an academic qualification (at least equivalent to a UK bachelor\'s degree) in any of these countries, then you do not need to present any additional evidence.
If you are from a country not recognised as an English speaking country by the United Kingdom Visa and Immigration (UKVI), please\xc2\xa0check our English requirements\xc2\xa0before making your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Strathclyde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Strathclyde is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 12 months