Diploma in the History of Medicine
The next DHMSA examinations will take place on the dates below:
TBC - Application and payment deadline
TBC - Submission date for abstracts for Dissertation and Test Lecture
TBC - Deadline for Dissertation submission
TBC - Open Book Essay
TBC - Test Lecture via Zoom and Examiners in person
Entry Fee: TBC
Resit Fees: Open Book Essay £TBC / Dissertation £TBC / Test Lecture £TBC
Established 1970
The Diploma in the History of Medicine (DHMSA) was instituted by the Society of Apothecaries in 1970. The Diploma is intended to indicate familiarity with medical and healthcare practice from ancient to modern times and understanding of relevant methods of enquiry. It demonstrates the ability to identify, access, evaluate and share historic material; skills which are assessed through completing a dissertation and presenting a lecture to a specific audience.
Examination documentation
Guide to the Diploma in the History of Medicine (Incorporating the Regulations)
DHMSA Administrative Guidance for Candidates (including the examination timetable, fees and deadlines)
Policy for Special Examination Arrangements
Standard Setting Procedures for Diploma Examinations
List of successful dissertation titles 2022-2012
Application for entry to the 2027 DHMSA examination will be open in due course
To make an application please go to 'Shop' above and select the Centre for Health Studies, go to the exams section, choose DHMSA, select the entry option you require, you will be asked to create an account to complete your payment. You will then be directed to our online learning platform Brightspace to complete your application form.
Click here to book your exam.
Reasonable Adjustments - If you are eligible to apply for reasonable adjustments to your exam sitting, for example, due to a long term condition such as dyslexia or, illness which may affect your exam performance, please contact academicadmin@apothecaries.org to request a Form Q.
Reasonable adjustments will reflect a report written by an educational assessor or appropriate medical professional (which you are responsible for obtaining).
Academic Policies for Candidates
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