London Centre for the History of Science, Medicine, and Technology facts for kids
The London Centre for the History of Science, Medicine and Technology was a special learning center in London, United Kingdom. It was a team-up between two big university departments.
- The Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London
- The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at Imperial College London
Before 2010, another group, the UCL Centre for the History of Medicine, was also part of this partnership.
What the Centre Did
The main goal of the London Centre was to offer special advanced courses. These courses were called MSc programmes. MSc stands for Master of Science.
Courses Offered
Students at the Centre could study different topics. The courses included:
- MSc in History of Science, Medicine and Technology
- MSc in Science, Technology, Medicine and Society
These courses helped students learn about how science, medicine, and technology have changed over time. They also explored how these fields affect society.
History of the London Centre
The London Centre started in 1987. It was a partnership that lasted for many years. The Centre closed down in 2013. This happened at the end of the 2012–13 school year. The partnership between the universities ended at that time.
External Links
- London Centre website
