Stanford University

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology: Medical Anthropology at Stanford University provides an in-depth exploration of how cultural, historical, and social factors influence health, illness, and healing practices. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will engage with medical systems and global health challenges utilizing anthropological methods.

What you'll study

This program is structured to offer a comprehensive foundation in anthropology while allowing for a focused study of medical anthropology through theoretical frameworks, methodological training, and specialized courses.

Core and foundation coursework

• Theory of Culture and Social Anthropology
• Methods and Evidence in Anthropology

Medical anthropology specialization

• Medical Anthropology
• Medical Ethics in a Global World
• Culture, Minds, and Medicine
• Spirituality and Healing

Additional relevant study areas

• Human Skeletal Anatomy

Note: The courses listed are examples; the specific course offerings and elective options may vary by academic year.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit the Coalition Application or Common Application along with a nonrefundable application fee. Standardized testing such as the ACT or SAT is required, but the writing/essay component is not necessary. A holistic review process means there are no specific minimum test scores guaranteed for admission.

• Coalition Application or Common Application
• Nonrefundable application fee
• ACT or SAT (Writing/Essay not required)
• School Report and counselor letter of recommendation
• Official transcript(s)
• Letters of recommendation from two teachers
• Midyear transcript
• Stanford reviews applications holistically; there are no minimum test scores that guarantee admission.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Medical Anthropology program can pursue diverse career paths in various sectors, including healthcare, public policy, research, and non-profit organizations. The interdisciplinary skills and knowledge acquired during the program equip students to address complex health issues in a culturally informed manner.