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History of Science, Technology and Medicine at University of Manchester - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

We require an Upper Second-class honours degree or overseas equivalent in an appropriate discipline, which may include humanities or science subjects. You should provide transcripts or study plans indicating performance on the most relevant course content. Applicants may also be accepted based on evidence of alternative study, research or professional experience that meets the University's central requirements. This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from the University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester. Intercalating medical students need to have passed all assessments at first attempt (if they are third year) or have no fails in third year if they are fourth year.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ). Specifically, we require a minimum of: IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. See further information about r equirements for your country. We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course. Please visit the University Centre for Academic English webpage for details. Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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History of Science, Technology and Medicine at University of Manchester - UCAS