Program Requirements

The Master of Culture, Health and Medicine (Advanced) requires completion of 96 units, of which:

72 units must come from completion of the coursework component

24 units must come from completion of the research component

A minimum of 48 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:

ANTH6002 Culture and Human Diversity: Introducing Anthropology (6 units)

ANTH6003 Global Citizen: Culture, Development, and Inequality (6 units)

ANTH6005 Traditional Australian Indigenous Cultures, Societies & Environment (6 units)

ANTH6009 Culture and Development (6 units)

ANTH6025 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective (6 units)

ANTH6026 Medicine, Healing and the Body (6 units)

ANTH6158 Food for Thought: Anthropological Theories of Food and Eating (6 units)

ARTH6174 Art, Medicine, Gender from the Renaissance until Today (6 units) 

BIOL6191 Bioethics and Society (6 units)

GEND6501 Posthuman Bodies (6 units)

LING6034 Communication in Health Care (6 units)

POPH6115 Health promotion and protection (6 units)

24 units from the completion of courses from any of the following lists:

Theory, Content, and Methods Courses

BIOL8021 Health and Disease in a Changing World (6 units)

CHMD8005 Representing Medicine: Performance, Drama and Identity (6 units)

CHMD8006 Global Health and Development (6 units)

CHDM8011 Refugee Health: From Displacement to Resettlement (6 units)

CHMD8021 Indigenous Medicines, Health and Healing (6 units)

INDG8001 Indigenous Peoples and Development in Australia: Principles and Practices for Indigenous-led Change (6 units)

POPH8103 Introduction to Health Services Research and Policy (6 units)

POPH8108 Social and Cultural Determinants of Health (6 units)

Applied & Case Study Courses

ANIP6503 Australian National Internships Program A (6 units)

ASIA8048 Disasters and Epidemics in Asia and the Pacific (6 units)

BIAN6519 Ancient Medicine (6 units)

CHMD8022 Anthropology of Biomedical Technologies in Practice (6 units)

CHMD8001 Directed Readings in Culture, Health and Medicine (6 units)

DEMO8048 Gender and Population (6 units)

NSPO8043 Pandemics, Infectious Diseases and National Security (6 units)

PASI8004 Pacific Health Development Post-Covid (6 units)

POPH8318 Human Health, Environment and Climate Change (6 units)

POPM8001 Research, Treatment, Policy: Current Issues in Mental Health (6 units)

REGN8056 Complexity, Catastrophe and Resilience (6 units)

SCOM8088 Engagement for Policy Impact (6 units)

24 units from completion of the following research component

SCNC8021 Science Research Project (which can be taken over consecutive semesters if taken part-time)

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units of coursework and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to remain enrolled in the Master of Culture, Health & Medicine (Advanced). A condition of supervisor approval is that the research project is feasible and it should be noted that the majority of research projects will require on campus attendance.

Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark or do not have approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Culture, Health and Medicine or a Graduate Diploma of Science.

Master Research

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Master Research Training

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Capstone Courses

Study Options

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present the following:

• A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.

Application for course credits: Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.

Alternate Admin Requirements

Cognate Disciplines

Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy of Science, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Public Health, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

The program prepares graduates to undertake impactful local and international work in many different health-related fields across development, policy, education, etc. academia, clinical and social services, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and can lead to further PhD research.

Potential careers

• global health
• public health
• health policy
• health and human services
• medicine
• health leadership
• and other emerging health disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe interconnections between sociocultural, politico-economic, historical, and environmental factors that shape health;
2. Critically analyse evidence related to health and medicine in local and global contexts;
3. Challenge dominant health and medical practices using anthropological and sociological theories; 
4. Assess and debate issues of health equity, social justice and socio-cultural context as they relate to health programmes, policies, and practices; 
5. Justify the value of using theoretical insights and social science methodologies in health research and apply this to real-world health issues, including in interdisciplinary teams; 
6. Critique, analyse and communicate concepts related to anthropology and sociology.
7. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained piece of research in the field of Culture, Health and Medicine.

Research Strengths

This degree has been accredited at AQF Level 9 with a significant component of Research. 

Inherent Requirements

Information on inherent requirements is currently not available for this program

Further Information

Progression hurdle:

Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units of coursework and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to remain enrolled in the Master of Culture, Health & Medicine (Advanced). A condition of supervisor approval is that the research project is feasible and it should be noted that the majority of research projects will require on campus attendance.

Courses offered by the College of Science and College of Health and Medicine:

An indicative list of courses offered by the College of Science and the College of Health and Medicine can be found under current students page on the College website via this link.