Newcastle University: Studentships in the History of Medicine
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES
NORTHERN CENTRE FOR THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE
MASTERS STUDENTSHIPS
IN THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE
The School of Historical Studies at Newcastle University is pleased
to advertise between 4 and 6 Masters Studentship Awards for
postgraduate study in Newcastle’s Wellcome Trust recognised MA
programme in the History of Medicine during the academic year
2009-10. The closing date for applications is 30 April 2009.
The stipends for these awards will be set as follows: Two
studentships will be awarded at either £15,000 (including home/EU
fees) for full-time home/EU students, or £20,000 (including
international fees) for full-time non-EU students of outstanding
merit; the other studentships will be awarded at either £5,000
(including home/EU-fees) for meritorious full-time home/EU students,
or £10,000 (including international fees) for non-EU students. Part
time studentships will be awarded to meritorious applicants at c.
half the above rate per annum.
The studentships are funded by the Northern Centre for the History of
Medicine and will be available as of September 2009. The Northern
Centre is a partnership between the Universities of Newcastle and
Durham, and is supported by the Wellcome Trust. Successful applicants
will join the postgraduate community based at the School of
Historical Studies at Newcastle University. Postgraduate teaching and
research supervision in the History of Medicine at Newcastle is
delivered by scholars with established international reputations in
the field.
The MA in the History of Medicine incorporates 3 compulsory formal
research training components (30 credits), during which students
develop research skills and methodologies; a compulsory core module
‘Introduction to the History of Medicine’ (30 credits), and 2 special
study options (60 credits); and it culminates in the completion of an
intensively researched 14,000 word dissertation (60 credits). Study
consists mainly of seminars, tutorials, workshops and independent
learning.
The programme provides the necessary research training that will
either link into further PhD and postgraduate academic study, or act
as a stand alone MA. Candidates who have successfully completed the
programme will be eligible to take part in the annual Wellcome Trust
PhD studentship competition. The MA also provides the key skills and
training for a wide range of careers both within and outside of
Higher Education.
Eligibility: Applications for the studentship are invited from highly
motivated graduates from various backgrounds including the Humanities
and Social Sciences (e.g. History, Classics, Philosophy, Literature,
Religious Studies, Archaeology, Psychology, Sciences, Sociology
etc.). Applicants require a good (or predicted) undergraduate degree
result (1st or high 2:1) in such a subject. Candidates with a medical
background are also strongly encouraged to apply, and the studentship
is open to current stage 4 Newcastle medical students who have opted
to take the MA in the History of Medicine as an intercalated degree
after stage 4 MBBS. Applications from overseas candidates with
equivalent qualifications are also very welcome.
Application procedure: Applicants are asked to send: i) a CV and list
of academic qualifications and experience; ii) a personal statement
and letter of application outlining reasons for wanting to pursue
postgraduate study in the history of medicine at Newcastle and
highlighting specific research interests (max 300 words), iii) copies
of any relevant certificates and transcripts, and (iv) letters of
recommendation from two academic referees. Applications should be
sent to the Postgraduate Secretary, Ms Sandra Fletcher, School of
Historical Studies, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
7RU, to arrive no later than 30 April 2009.
For specific inquiries about the studentships and about the MA
programme please contact:
Prof. P.J. van der Eijk
Degree Programme Director, MA in History of Medicine
School of Historical Studies & Northern Centre for the History of
Medicine,
Newcastle University
Armstrong Building
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
tel: (direct) 0191 222 8262; email: philip.van-der-eijk@ncl.ac.uk
For more information on the MA programme in History of Medicine at
Newcastle see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/postgrad/taught/ma_medicine.htm
For more information on the subject of History of Medicine at
Newcastle see
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/medicine/index.htm
For more information on the Northern Centre for the History of
Medicine see
For information about postgraduate study in the School of Historical
Studies contact the School's Postgraduate Secretary, Mrs Sandra
Fletcher, at , tel. (+)44.191.2227966.
Prof. P. J. van der Eijk
School of Historical Studies
Newcastle University
Armstrong Building
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
UK
tel: (direct line) +44 (0) 191 222 8262
Email: philip.van-der-eijk@ncl.ac.uk
Visit the website at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/postgrad/taught/
ma_medicine.htm
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