The MSc Health History at the University of Strathclyde invites you to explore the intricate relationship between health, medicine, and society across time. This postgraduate programme is ideal for those seeking to understand the historical forces shaping contemporary health challenges, from the evolution of pharmaceutical ethics to the politics of mental healthcare and the impact of warfare on medicine. You will delve into diverse historical contexts, examining how concepts of health, illness, and medical practice have been understood and contested. This course provides a critical lens through which to analyse the past, equipping you with the analytical skills to engage with complex historical debates and their relevance today.
This full-time, one-year on-campus Master's degree offers a research-led curriculum delivered by experts from the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare (CSHHH) Glasgow. You will engage with specialist modules covering topics such as oral history theory, environmental history, and the history of gender and health, alongside a dedicated sources and methods module. The programme culminates in an extended dissertation, allowing you to conduct original research on a topic of your choice, supported by faculty expertise. You will graduate with advanced research skills and a deep understanding of health history, preparing you for careers in academia, museums, archives, heritage, and health advocacy.