Anthropology - Medical Anthropology

University of Colorado Denver

United States of America, Denver

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University of Colorado Denver

United States of America , Denver

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Aug-2022 15-Mar-2022

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Duration 24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,255 / year

Apply Date 15-Mar-2022

Next Intake 17-Aug-2022

Anthropology - Medical Anthropology

About

Overview The MA in Anthropology - Medical Anthropology program from University of Colorado Denver draws on all of the perspectives that distinguish anthropology as a unique discipline: the analysis of human evolution and adaptation; cultural development, expressions, and variability; and historical change and continuity. Medical anthropology takes as its subject a broad range of specific topics, including the study of health care systems, factors that affect the distribution and determinants of disease in populations, maternal and child health, nutrition and food habits, human development, political ecology, health policy, health disparities, community-driven wellness practices, visual storytelling, social media designed to promote health equities, and language and communication in health care contexts. Career OpportunitiesA particular advantage of our program is the diverse array of opportunities for professional development that we offer students. I want to find another Master Course Our graduates have valuable skills to offer future employers in the health care industry, in nonprofits, museums, cultural resource management firms, health consulting firms, and advocacy organizations, as reflected by our success in student placements. We also graduate students who are highly competitive in admissions to selective graduate programs. You can learn more about our alumni by reading their bios here.

Our MA program in cultural anthropology offers a unique focus on Medical Anthropology. Medical anthropology is a subdiscipline of anthropology that includes the study of all aspects of health, illness and disease in human communities and populations. The MA in Anthropology - Medical Anthropology program is offered at University of Colorado Denver.

Disciplines

Anthropology

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Apply Online: Domestic and InternationalAn undergraduate record of good quality ( minimum 3.0 GPA or higher for all undergraduate studies)One copy of transcripts from all undergraduate/graduate institutions attended are required.Prior training in anthropology (see below for details)GRE scores (verbal, analytic, and quantitative)Three letters of recommendationStatement of applicant's goals, both in graduate school and in their career after completing our program