About Health and Medicine

Health and Medicine studies encompass a broad variety of fields and careers. Academic degrees in this field may be pursued at bachelor’s, master’s and PhD (Doctorate) levels. The general coursework for healthcare and medicine degrees may include subjects like Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Biotechnology and others, depending upon the field of study.

　　

Is Health and Medicine study right for me? 

Students who are determined to make a positive impact on the world and serve humanity are well-suited to study this subject. Students pursuing this subject learn communication skills, humility, empathy, compassion, teamwork, and stress management. If you are looking for a degree to amass these skills, then studying Health and Medicine may be the right path for you.

　　

Study options and cost 

　　A bachelor’s degree in Health and Medicine may be pursued after completion of high school. Students can choose from a wide variety of subjects such as Biotechnology, Microbiology, Neuroscience and Genetics. However, if you wish to pursue the traditional degree of medicine, doing a bachelor’s in any pre-medical subject such as Biological and Social Sciences can help with your prospects. Students aiming to study in a medical school must meet its pre-requisites which typically include taking a Biology, Physics and Chemistry course with Lab in their undergraduate study. The coursework for a bachelor’s depends on the subject you have chosen. However, a typical pre-medical programme includes core courses like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Cellular Biochemistry, Psychology, Statistics and Calculus, Anatomy and Physiology along with Behavioural Science. The degree spans four years and may cost up to $120,000, depending on the university.

　　Students who want to specialise further may choose to pursue a master’s degree in any of the above-mentioned subjects. To complete the degree students must submit an original thesis. The degree spans 2 years and may cost up to $65,580.

　　A student can also choose to study Health and Medicine on a doctoral level if they wish to become professors and teach. Students enrol in a training programme comprising a series of lectures, workshops and practical sessions focused on research skills, including bio-imaging, informatics, genomics, animal models and clinical trials. In addition, all students receive wide-ranging and ongoing training in generic and transferable skills, such as scientific writing, data analysis, presentation and critical appraisal via seminars. The degree may span 4 to 6 years and cost $28,000-30,000 per year, in the US.

　　

Future outlook 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of healthcare practitioners is expected to grow by 16% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than other occupations, adding almost 2.6 million jobs over the decade and making this degree favourable and worth pursuing.

　　

Career Pathways for Health and Medicine graduates

　　

Anaesthesiologists

　　An anaesthesiologist plays an important healthcare role, administering a general or local anaesthetic to the patient before a surgery or medical procedure. During the surgery, they monitor the patient's blood pressure, heart rhythm, temperature, level of consciousness, and amount of oxygen in the blood. The average annual salary of an anaesthesiologist is $267,000. 

　　

Radiologists

 

　　Radiologists work to study, research and treat diseases with the use of medical imaging. They use scans, x-rays and ultrasounds to view samples and perform experiments. A part of their job is to examine various scans and advise concerned doctors on the condition of the patient. The average annual salary of a radiologist is $134,219.

　　

Neurologists

 

　　They study and treat disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. They perform examinations to test the integrity of the nervous system. The average annual salary of neurologists is $197,511.

　　

Biostatisticians

 

　　Their main role is to gather and analyse data from biological and medical research processes to evaluate their accuracy and efficiency. The average annual salary of biostatisticians is $147,812.

　　

Dentists 

　　Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. The average annual salary of dentists is $163,220.

　　

Pharmacists 

　　Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in their safe use. The average annual salary of pharmacists is $128,570.