up to 30,000 words which in many cases may form the basis of a subsequent doctoral project. The writing up of the dissertation during the second half of the second year is supported by a master class in which students have the opportunity to address wider historiographical, theoretical and methodological issues through the medium of their own research. MPhil in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Course Code | 000740 This degree programme is designed to enhance history students' knowledge and understanding of the history of science and medicine, and to enhance historical knowledge and insights of students with mainly science backgrounds. It shares many resources with its sister programmes in economic and social history. It provides in-depth training in the methods and themes of the history of science and technology and the social history of medicine. Students will be examined in four papers, which may comprise either four Advanced Papers focusing on particular periods and topics, or three Advanced Papers, and one paper in a related discipline or skill (such as Comparative Social Policy). In parallel they will work towards the completion of a substantial dissertation of up to 30,000 words which in many cases may form the basis of a subsequent doctoral project. MSc in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology Course Code | 000750 This degree programme is a more concise version of the MPhil, and provides the usual entry route into research for candidates who seek funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in