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BHSM

Beyond Campus Curriculum

Bachelor of
Humanistic &
Socialistic Medicine
(BHSM)

for Healthcare Providers

A Joint Initiative

Department of Education, International Chair in Bioethics, Melbourne, Australia, and Commonwealth University College of Bioethics and Health Professions Education (CUCBHPE), Saint Lucia.

4 Years
Dual Degree
8 Semesters

Complete BHSM alongside your primary healthcare degree - awarded by Commonwealth University, Saint Lucia.

A Unique Dual Degree Opportunity

Graduate with your primary healthcare qualification and the Bachelor of Humanistic and Socialistic Medicine (BHSM), adding structured preparation in compassion, ethics, professionalism and social responsibility to your clinical education.

Two Degrees. One Human-Centred Pathway. BHSM is awarded by Commonwealth University, Saint Lucia.

Salient Features

  • Course faculty: International faculty from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and beyond.
  • Curriculum: Structured, globally oriented and competency-based.
  • Holistic professional development: Global exposure and scholarly opportunities.

Programme Structure

  • Duration & Mode

    4 years - online synchronous & asynchronous; face-to-face priming session once yearly

  • Enrolment

    Students enrolled in medical, dental, nursing or allied health sciences degrees

  • Semesters

    Divided into 8 semesters

  • Credits

    Structured credit-based programme

  • Assessment

    Formative (SCRIBE ePortfolio-based) and summative

Teaching & Learning Through Reflection, Dialogue and Practice

  • Case-based learning
  • Reflective practice and narrative writing
  • Art-based learning
  • Interactive seminars & journal clubs
  • Interprofessional learning
  • Small-group discussions
  • Peer learning
  • Mentorship and guided reflection

BHSM for Future Healthcare Professionals

Clinical Skill.
Human Connection.

BHSM develops healthcare professionals who combine clinical competence with compassion, ethics, professionalism and social responsibility.

BHSM Programme Objectives

  1. Develop compassionate and ethical healthcare professionals who value empathy, professionalism and patient-centred care.
  2. Promote reflective learning, lifelong professional growth, emotional resilience and personal wellbeing through ethical practice and mentorship.
  3. Strengthen communication, leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in healthcare settings.
  4. Prepare socially responsible healthcare professionals to address healthcare challenges with compassion, integrity and cultural sensitivity.

Be Globally Competent

  • Gain the knowledge, skills and values required to thrive in diverse global healthcare environments.
  • Develop cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness and professionalism for compassionate healthcare practice worldwide.
  • Become a socially responsible healthcare professional with a global perspective and humanistic approach.

A Unique ePortfolio

  • Encourages reflective learning through structured documentation of ethical and professional experiences.
  • Provides personalised faculty mentorship and feedback to support continuous professional growth.
  • Helps students build an evidence-based ePortfolio showcasing ethical reasoning, scholarly activities and competency development.
Formative Assessment Through SCRIBE

Build a living record of reflection, ethical reasoning and professional growth.

Joint-Initiative Partners

Department of Education & International Chair in Bioethics
Melbourne, Australia

Ready to Begin?

Begin Your BHSM Journey.