Professor Dr. Mark Harrison
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Biography
Mark Harrison is a Professor of History at the University of Oxford, specializing in the history of medicine and science, particularly focusing on the relationship between military conflicts and healthcare. He has published extensively on the history of disease and medicine, with special emphasis on the impact of war and imperialism from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries. His current research interests encompass global history, disease, and medicine, leading several significant projects funded by the Wellcome Trust. Harrison's work explores themes such as health and medicine in the Victorian navy, urbanization and health in global cities, and the historical narratives surrounding malaria in Asia from 1900 to the present. He is also a co-director at the Wellcome Centre for Ethics and Humanities at Oxford and engages with DPhil students interested in these fields. His teaching includes methods and themes in the history of medicine and the interactions between medicine, colonialism, and modern warfare.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
2010-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Oxford • Oxford, England
Teaching and research in the field of the history of science and medicine, particularly in relation to military contexts.
Awards
Templer Medal
Courses
Requirements for University of Oxford
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
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TOEFL
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Three academic references
- Official transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
- Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.