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The School of Historical Studies at Newcastle University is pleased to advertise
between 2 and 4 Masters Studentship Awards for postgraduate study in Newcastle's
Wellcome Trust recognised MA programme in the History of Medicine during the
academic year 2008-9. The closing date for applications is 14 April 2008.
The stipends for these awards will be set as follows: EITHER c. £5,000
(including home/EU-fees) for full-time home/EU students; OR £10,000 (including
international fees) for non-EU students of outstanding merit. 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 2008. The Centre is a partnership
between the Universities of Newcastle and Durham, and is supported by the
Wellcome Trust. Successful applicants would 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 culminates
in the completion of an intensively researched 14,000 word dissertation (60
credits). Study consists mainly of seminars, tutorials 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 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: In order to be considered for this competition,
applicants must first have secured a place in the programme by completing and
submitting the University's online postgraduate application form for the MA in
the History of Medicine and receiving written confirmation of acceptance to the
programme. Once this is the case, applicants are asked to send: i) a CV; 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), and iii) references
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 14 April 2008.
Any applicant offered an MA place additionally has the option to apply or UK
Research Council funding if eligible, and if applying before the relevant
deadline (NB the deadline for applications to the AHRC via the School of
Historical Studies is February 22nd 2008). However, if successful in both that
competition and the NCHM competition applicants would not be able to hold both
awards
For specific inquiries about the studentships and about the MA programme please
contact:
Dr Jonathan Andrews
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 5756; (switchboard, Newcastle) 0191 222 6000
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.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/postgrad/taught/ma_medicine.htm
between 2 and 4 Masters Studentship Awards for postgraduate study in Newcastle's
Wellcome Trust recognised MA programme in the History of Medicine during the
academic year 2008-9. The closing date for applications is 14 April 2008.
The stipends for these awards will be set as follows: EITHER c. £5,000
(including home/EU-fees) for full-time home/EU students; OR £10,000 (including
international fees) for non-EU students of outstanding merit. 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 2008. The Centre is a partnership
between the Universities of Newcastle and Durham, and is supported by the
Wellcome Trust. Successful applicants would 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 culminates
in the completion of an intensively researched 14,000 word dissertation (60
credits). Study consists mainly of seminars, tutorials 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 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: In order to be considered for this competition,
applicants must first have secured a place in the programme by completing and
submitting the University's online postgraduate application form for the MA in
the History of Medicine and receiving written confirmation of acceptance to the
programme. Once this is the case, applicants are asked to send: i) a CV; 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), and iii) references
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 14 April 2008.
Any applicant offered an MA place additionally has the option to apply or UK
Research Council funding if eligible, and if applying before the relevant
deadline (NB the deadline for applications to the AHRC via the School of
Historical Studies is February 22nd 2008). However, if successful in both that
competition and the NCHM competition applicants would not be able to hold both
awards
For specific inquiries about the studentships and about the MA programme please
contact:
Dr Jonathan Andrews
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 5756; (switchboard, Newcastle) 0191 222 6000
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.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/historical/postgrad/taught/ma_medicine.htm