西澳大学

The major in Humanities in Health and Medicine is an interdisciplinary, humanistic and cultural study of health, illness, health care and the human body, mind and spirit. You'll be prepared to care for people by bringing together the traditions of humanities, inquiry, compassion and judgement to bear on the management and on the promotion of health and the treatment of illness.

About The Course

In order to be effective, healthcare professionals need to understand not only the workings of the body from a scientific perspective, but also know how people and societies function, and the art and science of caring for people. A caring health professional is assisted by interpretive ability and insight, applies ethical sensitivity and has an awareness of their own values and attitudes.

This major proposes to balance the educational experience for students where arts and humanities subjects might make a contribution to their preparedness for a cycle two degree in the health professions. Any students already planning a career in medicine, dentistry or as a health professional, in healthcare policy or law, psychology, public/global health, social work, patient advocacy or health journalism will benefit from completing this major.

This major is coordinated by the Division of Health Professions Education in the School of Allied Health and is a collaboration with the Medical School.

Career Pathways

A major in medical humanities is intended primarily for undergraduate students who are planning careers in healthcare.

As a Humanities in Health and Medicine graduate, possible careers include:

• health education
• public health
• community health
• healthcare administration

Further Study

The Humanities in Health and Medicine major provides a solid foundation for further postgraduate study in other health related courses:

• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
• Master of Pharmacy
• Master of Social Work
• Master of Public Health