Bachelor of Science in Medicine - Medicine and Society

University of Arizona

There are many facets of health care in our society. Professionals knowledgeable about healthcare systems are in high demand in governments, businesses, schools and community organizations. If the societal impacts of healthcare interest you, consider this degree. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Medicine with an emphasis in Medicine and Society consider healthcare systems from a legal, historical, demographical and global perspective. This degree provides students focused on the impacts of medicine and health in our society with a broad range of perspectives. Students gain insight on the intricacies of community health, positioning themselves for in-demand roles in administration, management, social services and public health.LEARNING OUTCOMESDemonstrate in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease including use of appropriate medical terminology, and apply this knowledge to evaluation of disease therapies.Demonstrate knowledge of the scope of medical device technology as well as the complex datasets generated and their application to the practice of precision medicine.Describe social determinants of health including racial/ethnic disparities, and apply scientific evidence, best practices, and professional judgment to proposing strategies to mitigate negative impacts of social factors on health outcomes.Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibility in independent and/or multidisciplinary team settings.