Key Program Takeaways
M.A. in Medical Anthropology
Empowering anthropologists for global health solutions.
Synergistic Areas of Research
Medical Anthropology, Migration, Archeology, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Heritage, GIS
Unique Research Infrastructure
You can access local, national, and international sites easily from Dallas
About the program
Our graduate programs are designed to produce creative, energetic, articulate, and literate scholars and/or practitioners. The Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology is designed to prepare graduate students for professional employment and to meet the growing need for personnel with a cross-cultural perspective in health fields. You may come to this program from an undergraduate major in the social and behavioral sciences (including, but not limited to, anthropology), or from some health field such as nursing, public health, counseling, or medicine.
Earn Your Degree in 2 Years
Our 36-credit program will increase your knowledge, skill, and readiness for involvement with the programs and problems of agencies, hospitals, clinics, medical organizations, and health delivery programs at home and abroad where applied anthropologists can make positive contributions.
Gain Practical Training
Gain Practical Training
Get hands-on experience with the basic principles and methods of cultural and medical anthropology, as well as cultural sensitivity important for employment in health-related fields.
Work with Accomplished Faculty
By maintaining small class sizes, we ensure that students maximize their interactions with our faculty. Our collaborative environment fosters connections not only between students and professors but also encourages peer support in developing ideas and research.
Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Anthropology OR 12+ hours of junior and senior level anthropology courses
- 3.0+ GPA
- Transcripts from all institutions attended (unofficial documents can be uploaded to your application).
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose outlining reasons for wanting to join our Anthropology Department.
- International applicants: English Language Proficiency scores if their degree does not meet our waiver requirements.
Tuition and Fees
View complete graduate cost per semester.
Application Deadlines
Fall Admission Only.
The next start date is August 2025. The priority date for applications is January 15. The final deadline for Fall admissions is May 1.
Jobs you can land
With an M.A. in Medical Anthropology, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to work in may roles including:
- Health Education Professional
- Public Health Researcher
- Epidemiologist
- Health and Social Policy Analyst
- Health Care Administrator
Begin your journey
Take the next step towards an exciting future by starting your application for our graduate program at SMU. Ready to explore other academic opportunities? Discover our range of exceptional programs to find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.
