Master of Culture, Health and Medicine

This program is not available for admission in 2026. Alternative programs offering similar opportunities are available. Interested students can email the College Student Services team for advice

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (MCHAM) is the only program of its kind in Australia. Combining anthropological, sociological, and other social science perspectives, as well as technical expertise in health-related research and practice, this program explores interconnections between sociocultural, politico-economic, historical, and environmental factors that shape health. Students emerge with core theoretical knowledge and skills in critical thinking and analysis, research and methodology, and interdisciplinary contributions to health and medicine. This combination prepares graduates to undertake impactful local and international work in many different health-related fields across development, policy, education, academia, clinical and social services, governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Program Requirements

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine requires the completion of 96 units, of which:

A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000- level courses

The 96 units must consist of:

24 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

CHMD8004 Qualitative Methodologies for Health Research (6 units)

CHMD8009 Anthropological Approaches to Health Interventions (6 units)

CHMD8014 Perspectives on Culture, Health and Medicine (6 units)

SOCY8006 Health Inequalities (6 units)

24 units from completion of introductory graduate culture, health, and medicine courses from the following list:

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