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University of Exeter: Cultures and Environments of Health

Institution University of Exeter View institution profile
Department Public Health and Sport Sciences
Web https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate
Study type Taught

Summary

  • Based in the inter-disciplinary Wellcome Centre for Cultures & Environments of Health, you will benefit from engaged and transformative research, which draws on medical humanities, social sciences and medical sciences.

  • Examine how experiences of health, illness and medical knowledge are shaped by diverse environments, cultural practices and beliefs.

  • Explore how diverse types of evidence about health and wellbeing are used across different disciplines and sectors, and the impacts this has on the ways we conceive, respond to, and experience health and social care.

  • Investigate how evidence from the medical humanities and social sciences can be used to help develop and evaluate innovative and effective public health initiatives.

  • Upon graduation, you will be equipped to become a leader in transforming health research and health and social care practice within a range of professions.

Course variants - MA Cultures and Environments of Health (Medical History and Humanities)

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MA

University of Exeter

A Russell Group university offering outstanding career prospects  

At the University of Exeter, we provide study opportunities in beautiful and historic surroundings in South West England. Studying with us will give you the opportunity to become an expert in your field, develop valuable skills and help you build the foundations for your career. 

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of top UK research universities, ranked in the country’s top 15 in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. We are proud to produce ambitious alumni who progress to successful global careers …

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