The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Humanities in Health and Medicine) at the University of Western Australia equips you to understand the complex interplay between health, medicine, and society. This undergraduate degree is ideal for aspiring healthcare professionals, policymakers, or communicators who recognise that effective care extends beyond scientific knowledge to encompass human experience, societal structures, and ethical considerations. You will explore how subjects like anthropology, philosophy, and narrative medicine illuminate the human dimensions of health, preparing you for a future where empathy and critical insight are paramount in healthcare professions.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over three years, offering a unique blend of foundational science and humanities perspectives. You will engage with core units such as 'Humanities in Health and Medicine' and 'Narrative Medicine for research, education and practice', alongside electives like 'Bioethics' or 'Plagues, Pox and Pandemics: the History of Death and Disease'. Through project-based learning and the opportunity to undertake an internship with the McCusker Centre for Citizenship, you will develop advanced analytical and communication skills. You will graduate prepared for diverse postgraduate health programs or careers in health policy, advocacy, and medical journalism.