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University of California, Santa Cruz

The History of Medicine: Philosophy, Science, and Psychology

"History of Medicine" provides an accessible historical and interdisciplinary perspective on medicine, focused primarily upon therapy and practice, to achieve better understanding of the scope, practice, and limits of medicine. Medicine is defined as the treatment of disease. Human attempts to understand and treat disease will be seen as evolving from the spiritual and mystical practices of the distant past, to the rational approach of the Classical World, and finally to the scientific thinking of the Renaissance and beyond. This course is appropriate for both a general audience and those entering medical and health professions.

Status: Medical Science and Research
Status: Healthcare Ethics
BeginnerCourse14 hours

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LC

4.0Reviewed Mar 20, 2023

It was challenging at best. I loved the ending project.

LG

4.0Reviewed Mar 20, 2023

its a good course but i dont like the final project where it has to be peer edited

LC

5.0Reviewed Apr 22, 2025

A comprehensive course covering the historical and modern landscape.

JM

5.0Reviewed Jun 13, 2023

Outstanding course! Great professors! Wish I knew all that they know!

ML

5.0Reviewed Jun 4, 2023

I enjoyed every moment of this course and I highly recommend it for all people interested in history of human health sciences.

B

4.0Reviewed Aug 2, 2023

I learned a lot, thank you.The quality of the transcripts were poor. Could easily be corrected.

KR

5.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2023

This was an amazing course! I learned so much more about the history of medicine and some important figures in medical history. Very fascinating!

AH

5.0Reviewed Aug 23, 2024

Great course but the grading process for the final project is quite frustrating.

GA

5.0Reviewed Jul 18, 2023

İ recommend this course for any prospectus student aspiring to go medical school ! the DOCTORS EXPLAİNED SO WELL!

NM

5.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2024

excellent course for an overview of Medicine. really great professors, especially Dr. Gates. thanks

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