Medical Anthropology & Global Health (BA)

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology: Medical Anthropology & Global Health (MAGH) provides a comprehensive exploration into the multifaceted dimensions of health, cultural diversity, and global contexts. This program, part of the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, offers a unique pathway for students intrigued by the intersection of health sciences, cultural diversity, and global perspectives.

MAGH stands as one of five options within the Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, inviting students into an intriguing journey encompassing medical anthropology and global health studies. Whether aspiring for a comprehensive overview of anthropology or aiming for specialized scientific insights, the MAGH option caters to diverse academic interests within anthropology. The choice between a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Anthropology hinges on the preferred focus area. The BA provides a broader overview of anthropology's humanistic facets, while the BS delves deeper into specific scientific dimensions within anthropology. Both pathways offer versatile opportunities for graduate and professional school training, catering to various fields such as health sciences, law, social justice advocacy, and anthropology.

MAGH graduates are well-prepared to pursue postgraduate training and careers in diverse health-related domains like public health, epidemiology, nursing, medicine, and global health. The interdisciplinary framework offered by anthropology serves as an ideal foundation for careers in health-related fields, acknowledged for its comprehensive preparation. Embark on an academic journey that traverses the intricate intersections of health, culture, and global perspectives, shaping a foundation for a future at the nexus of diverse fields in health and anthropology.

BA Medical Anthropology & Global Health Requirements - 55 credits total

Note: not all courses are offered regularly. The Anthropology Curriculum Forecast tool provides tentative course offerings for ANTH, ARCHY and BIO A classses. Check the Time Schedule for all current course offerings. 

Core Requirements (20 credits)

Upper Division Electives (20 credits)

Any 300–400 level ANTH, BIO A, and/or ARCHY courses. Certain AIS courses may apply (AIS 317, 330, 335, 340, or 443).

Additional Electives (15 credits)

Any 200-level or above ANTH, BIO A, and/or ARCHY courses. Certain AIS courses may apply (AIS 202, 203, 209, 210, 311, 330, 335, 340, 425, 443, or 480).

Medical Anthropology & Global Health Option Courses (20 credits)

How the Medical Anthropology & Global Health option courses appears in DARS

Medical Anthropology & Global Health option courses appear in a separate option block in DARS. Many of these courses also apply toward Upper Division and Additional Elective requirements. This overlap is intentional and allows students to complete the option within the 55-credit BA total with careful planning.

Additional Requirements for the Major

  • At least 25 credits in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of 2.5 in each course
  • At least 15 credits of upper-division (300–400 level) ANTH, ARCHY, or BIO A coursework must be completed in residence at UW
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in courses applied to the major
  • Note: a limited number of Independent Study credits may be applied to the major - up to 12 credits of ANTH 499, ARCHY 499, and/or BIO A 499; up to 18 credits for departmental Honors courses
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