People and Policy

Career in People and Policy

This pathway immerses students in the social, ethical, and cultural facets of biomedicine and healthcare.

If you're curious about how these elements impact health and the creation of fairer,
more effective systems, this path is for you!

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What will you learn?

Explore how social context shapes evolving health and illness concepts and influences:

  • Development
  • Implementation and uptake of biomedical knowledge
  • Technologies and interventions

Topics may include:

  • Bioethics
  • Public health
  • Health policy
  • Cultural Perspectives on health
  • Societal Implications of emerging biomedical innovations

You’ll gain a deep understanding through this pathway in...

  • Biomedicine

    Develop a deeper understanding of how biomedicine operates within complex social systems,
    and how innovation in healthcare can be aligned with the needs, values and experiences of diverse populations.

  • Strong Foundation

    Build a strong foundation for careers in healthcare, policy, research, public health, and related fields,
    as well as for further study in areas such as bioethics, health policy, and social science.

Develop Key Skills

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  • Critical Thinking

  • Ethical Analysis

  • Systems Thinking

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  • Interdisciplinary Reasoning

  • Communication

Gain the skills to tackle complex issues and engage meaningfully in discussions and decisions in health and biomedicine.

Graduate Opportunities

Victorian Government Graduate Program

The generalist stream of the program offers a rich tapestry of experiences in policy, communications, project work, and community engagement. Graduates who excel will find themselves stepping into an ongoing role within the government, ready to make a difference.

Suggested Elective Units

These are some of the suggested elective units you can take towards the People and Policy pathway.

Please refer to unit handbooks for all prerequisite information.