History of Science, Technology and Medicine

Our taught MA History of Science, Technology and Medicine (HSTM) focuses on key topics from the 19th century to the present, and gives students a critical perspective on global challenges such as:

- The history of climate change

- Questions about trust and expertise

- The relationship between information technology and society

- Science, race and empire

- The politics of public health and access to medical care

The degree focuses on humanities skills, but can be taken successfully by students from any disciplinary background.

Our flexible curriculum provides breadth and choice across the history of science, technology and medicine, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests.

The placement option allows you to gain transferable skills for employment by working with museums, charities, policy organisations and heritage bodies.

You will become an integrated member of a research community with dedicated facilities and a vibrant seminar programme.

You will learn from and work with world-leading staff, whose expertise encompasses political, social, and cultural approaches to the history of science, technology and medicine, from both national and global perspectives.

PhD with integrated master's

If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.

You can also visit this page for examples of projects related to integrated master's courses.