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Study Details: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study MSc in Medical Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate degree programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy and Global Development Academy and focuses on the understanding of health, illness and medicine in a globalised world.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
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You must take these courses
Anthropology of Global Health
PGSP11379
20 credits
Anthropology of Health and Illness
PGSP11423
20 credits
Dissertation MSc Medical Anthropology
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
PGSP11349
60 credits
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