• The degree introduces students to key themes in biosocial medical anthropology, including evolutionary medicine, disease ecology, ‘multi-species ethnography, bio-cultural approaches, developmental plasticity, biosocial difference, and embodied inequalities. It provides training in quantitative and qualitative methods (including statistical analysis). Practical class-based exercises enable critical engagement with biosocial approaches that address public and global health challenges, including epidemics and chronic disease.
  • Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
  • The program consists of one compulsory module (45 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), and a dissertation (90 credits).
  • Upon successful completion of 180 credits, students will be awarded an MSc in Biosocial Medical Anthropology.