Master of Culture, Health and Medicine in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine stands as Australia's exclusive program in this specialized field. By integrating anthropological insights with other social science approaches, along with technical proficiency in health research and practice, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of health, illness, and therapeutic systems across local and global settings. Graduates acquire the analytical tools to critically examine health policies and practices through sociocultural lenses.

Career Pathways
This degree can propel your professional growth in health-related sectors spanning development, policymaking, and education, across governmental agencies, NGOs, and international institutions.

Program Objectives
Participate in scholarly discussions with a nuanced grasp of the historical, political, institutional and cultural dimensions shaping healthcare systems;
Integrate interdisciplinary research and literature to analyze current challenges in health and medicine; and
Design actionable research projects in clinical practice, public health or health advocacy, employing diverse methodological approaches and theoretical frameworks.