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Director:
Associate Professor Helga Kuhse
Deputy director: Dr Justin Oakley
Graduate coordinator: Dr Justin Oakley
Distance education coordinator: Dr John McKie
HELGA
KUHSE Medical end-of-life decisions, new reproductive technologies, nursing
ethics, resource allocation, partiality and impartiality in ethics, feminist
ethics, disability and discrimination
JOHN MCKIE Ethical theory; resource allocation including theories of
justice; moral psychology and moral development.
JUSTIN OAKLEY Ethical issues in patient care, especially involving autonomy and
confidentiality; ethics of clinical trials; surrogacy; ethical theory,
especially virtue ethics and its applications, and the connections between
moral psychology and ethical theory; emotions and their relevance to ethics.
UDO SCHUKLENK Bioethics; research ethics; ethics of clinical trials;
consequentialist moral theory; the political context of the ethics of resource
allocation debate; 'new genetics' and ethics; gay/lesbian studies;
environmental ethics.
PETER SINGER Bioethics, especially the moral status of human beings and
non-human animals; resource allocation and genetic engineering; the nature of
ethics, including the contribution of ethical theory to our understanding of
ethics, and the role of impartiality in ethics; environmental ethics; ethics
and non-human animals; ethics and self-interest.
The
growth of scientific knowledge and technical ability in medicine and the
biological sciences has led to a number of ethical dilemmas which perplex all
of us, but especially those in the health care field. Does the fact that we
can prolong the life of a patient in a permanent vegetative state mean
that we should do so? Is destructive embryo experimentation justified by
the prospect it offers of alleviating infertility? Should more medical
resources go into intensive care for extremely premature infants given the cost
of such treatment and its mixed outcome? These and many other questions raise
complex ethical and legal issues. The study, discussion and teaching of these
issues has come to be known as bioethics - a field generally defined as
covering the ethical issues raised by medicine and the biomedical sciences.
These issues are the focus of the Master of Bioethics (MBioeth), Masters
Qualifying (in bioethics) with a research component, the Graduate Diploma of
Bioethics (GradDipBioeth) and the Faculty Certificate (in bioethics) courses,
which are taught by the Centre for Human Bioethics. These courses aim to
provide an interdisciplinary education for health care professionals, teachers
in the health care field, and others with a general interest in bioethics. It
is hoped that those taking these courses will develop a deeper understanding of
the considerations which should enter into ethically sensitive decisions in
this new and complex area. The Centre for Human Bioethics also accepts
applications for PhD candidature in bioethics.
Course
code: 0020
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
The PhD degree is for advanced research and the university regulations apply.
Candidates must first have obtained either high honours (H2A or above) in an
appropriate bachelors degree or Masters Qualifying in bioethics (with a
research component), or a graduate qualification, such as a masters by research
degree. The PhD requires students to complete a substantial and original
supervised thesis of not more than 100,000 words. The normal period of
candidature is three years full-time or six years part-time. For further
information, please consult the Doctoral information handbook, which is
produced by the Research Training and Support Branch.
Course
code: 0122
Course fee: local students HECS; international students $A12,000 pa
The Master of Bioethics by research requires students to complete a substantial
and original supervised thesis of 40,000-60,000 words comparable to the thesis
required for other masters degrees, such as the MA by research
Only those candidates with appropriate qualifications in a suitable area, such as a good honours degree in philosophy (eg distinction or above, or equivalent), or a MQual in bioethics (completed at distinction level or above), will be permitted to enrol for the degree of Master of Bioethics by research. Candidates for the PhD may be required to enrol in the masters degree by thesis for an initial probationary period and after a period of not less than twelve months may then seek permission to transfer to PhD candidature.
This course is offered at Clayton, and is available on campus and through distance education.
Course
code: 0122
Course fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000
Course
code: 0122
Course fee: local students HECS; international students (FT) $A9000
Coordinator: Dr Justin Oakley
Over
the past two decades, there has been increasing community concern about ethics
in science, especially in the health sciences and the biological sciences. This
course is a response to that concern, and will enable those taking it to deepen
their understanding of ethical issues in health care and the biological
sciences. While the course is particularly well-suited for those health care
professionals and scientists who face complex ethical issues in their working
lives, it will also be valuable for those involved in the formulation of public
policy and law regarding these issues, as well as for anyone who simply wishes
to explore issues of public concern in greater depth.
The Master of Bioethics by coursework is available both to on-campus students
and also to students from anywhere in the world through distance education.
Those interested in taking the course through distance education in 1999 should
contact Dr Justin Oakley at the Centre for Human Bioethics for further details.
The primary objectives of this course are to enable students completing it to gain a clear understanding of current philosophical views about the nature of ethics, including the role that reason can play in ethical debates; broad familiarity with the major ethical approaches to decisions about right and wrong; skills that enable them to think critically about key issues in some of the most controversial areas of bioethics, for example life and death decisions in health care, and issues relating to patient autonomy and confidentiality; and the ability to apply what they have learnt to practical questions in bioethics, so as to reach a coherently thought-out decision that can be explained to others and defended in writing.
The
course consists of two units of twelve points each and three units of eight
points each. All students will take CHB5101 (Ethics), in their first semester.
Normally the next unit to be taken will be CHB5102 (Questions of life and
death), followed by CHB5203 (Ethical issues in patient care), and either
CHB5204 (Legal issues in bioethics) or CHB5207 (Ethical issues in professional
life). It is expected that CHB5206 (Bioethics supervised reading course), will
be taken simultaneously with the last two units in a student's subject
sequence. Full-time students will enrol in both CHB5203 and CHB5101
concurrently, followed by concurrent enrolment in CHB5102 and either CHB5204 or
CHB5207, while they will take CHB5206 throughout the course.
Note that the Master of Bioethics by coursework does not meet the entry
requirements for the Master of Bioethics by research or the PhD. Applicants who
do not already meet the entry requirements for the Master of Bioethics by
research or the PhD, but who intend to proceed to either of those courses,
should apply for the MQual in bioethics.
Candidates must have either (a) a degree, gained with at least a credit average in the final year of the course, in medicine or any other health science, in law, the biological or social sciences, or in a branch of the humanities, such as philosophy (or other degree as approved by the faculty board), requiring the equivalent of not less than four years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution; or (b) a degree, gained with at least a credit average in the final year of the course, in any of the fields referred to in (a) requiring the equivalent of not less than three years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution, plus not less than three years of documented relevant practical experience (or equivalent) for example, working as a health care professional at a senior level in an area in which dealing with ethical problems in health care was a component of the duties undertaken; or (c) qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study.
Candidates
who have already completed a unit in ethics that, in the opinion of the
graduate coordinator of the Centre for Human Bioethics is of a standard at
least equal to that of CHB5101 (Ethics), and covering essentially the same
content as CHB5101, may be given an exemption with credit for that unit.
Normally at least a distinction result must have been achieved for that unit,
and it cannot have been part of another degree on the basis of which a
candidate has met the entry requirements for the Master of Bioethics by
coursework. If the equivalent unit in ethics was part of another degree
on the basis of which a candidate has met the entry requirements for the
Master of Bioethics by coursework, then an exemption without credit may
be given for CHB5101.
In accordance with Faculty of Arts policy for all masters level units,
satisfactory completion of the Master of Bioethics requires achieving an
average grade of credit (60 per cent) or above in the degree. Candidates are
also advised that units will be assessed at a fifth-year level standard, and
essay topics will differ from those set for parallel units in the centre's
graduate diploma and masters qualifying programs.
Program
code: 1988
Program fee: Local students HECS; international students $A12,000
Coordinator: Dr Justin Oakley
This program is offered on Clayton campus only.
Over the past two decades, there has been increasing community concern about ethics in science, especially in the health sciences and the biological sciences. This program is a response to that concern, and will enable those taking it to qualify for admission to a research degree in this field. While the program is particularly well-suited for those health care professionals and scientists who face complex ethical issues in their working lives, it will also be valuable for those who wish to develop their skills in carrying out research in the formulation of public policy and law regarding these issues. The program will take one year full-time and two years part-time.
The primary objectives of this program are to enable students completing it to gain a clear understanding of current philosophical views about the nature of ethics, including the role that reason can play in ethical debates; broad familiarity with the major ethical approaches to decisions about right and wrong; skills that enable them to think critically about key issues in some of the most controversial areas of bioethics, for example life and death decisions in health care, and issues relating to patient autonomy and confidentiality; and the ability to formulate a proposal for a minor research project, to carry out this research project, and to write up their results in a clear and coherent manner that demonstrates that they have the potential to carry out a larger research project in bioethics.
The program consists of four units of twelve points each. All students will take CHB4101 (Ethics), in their first semester. Normally the next unit to be taken will be CHB4102 (Questions of life and death), followed by CHB4203 (Ethical issues in patient care), and CHB4215 (Bioethics supervised research paper). Full-time students will, however, enrol in both CHB4101 and CHB4203 concurrently, followed by CHB4102 and CHB4215 concurrently.
Candidates must have either (a) a degree in a health science, in law, the biological or social sciences, or in a branch of the humanities, such as philosophy (or other degree as approved by the faculty board), requiring the equivalent of not less than three years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution; and for which the student maintained at least a credit average; or (b) qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study.
Candidates
who have already completed a unit in ethics that, in the opinion of the
graduate coordinator of the Centre for Human Bioethics is of a standard at
least equal to and of the same content as CHB4101 (Ethics), and covering
essentially the same content as CHB4101, may be given an exemption with credit
for that unit. Normally at least a result of credit must have been achieved for
that unit, and it cannot have been part of another degree on the basis of which
a candidate has met the entry requirements for the MQual in bioethics. If the
equivalent unit in ethics was part of another degree on the basis of
which a candidate has met the entry requirements for the MQual in bioethics,
then an exemption without credit may be given for CHB4101
Admission to the Master of Bioethics by research will require a distinction
average, or above, for all units in the masters qualifying year. Students who
obtain outstanding results in the MQual may meet the entry requirements for PhD
enrolment at the centre.
Note that students taking this program are not permitted to enter the Master of
Bioethics by coursework.
Course
code: 1158
Course fee: Local students $A6600; international students $A12,000
Course
code: 1158
Course fee: Local students $A6600; international students $A9000
Coordinator: Dr Justin Oakley
Over
the past two decades, there has been increasing community concern about ethics
in science, especially in the health sciences and the biological sciences. This
course is a response to that concern, and will enable those taking it to deepen
their understanding of ethical issues in health care and the biological
sciences. While the course is particularly well-suited for those health care
professionals and scientists who face complex ethical issues in their working
lives, it will also be valuable for those involved in the formulation of public
policy and law regarding these issues, as well as for anyone who simply wishes
to explore issues of public concern in greater depth.
The Graduate Diploma of Bioethics will normally be available on a part-time
basis, and would normally be taken over two years. Full-time admission may be
possible in certain cases, such as where an applicant has already completed
some formal study in ethics or philosophy. The graduate diploma is also
available to students from anywhere in the world through distance education.
Applicants interested in taking the course through distance education in 1999
should contact Dr John McKie at the Centre for Human Bioethics for further
details.
The Graduate Diploma of Bioethics provides an interdisciplinary education for health care professionals, teachers in the health care field, and others with a general interest in bioethics; develops and extends an individual's understanding of the nature of the ethical issues in health care and produces graduates who are equipped with a solid theoretical framework with which they can analyse and evaluate issues in bioethics.
Candidates must have (a) a degree in medicine or any other health science, in law, the biological or social sciences, or in a branch of the humanities, such as philosophy (or other degree as approved by the faculty board), requiring the equivalent of not less than three years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution; or (b) qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study. (One example of what faculty board considers suitable preparation for this course is where candidates have a General Nursing Certificate plus not less than five years of documented professional experience at a senior level, provided that such experience includes some professional writing and research, and that this experience is verified by two references from suitably qualified people.)
Candidates who have already completed a unit in ethics that, in the opinion of the graduate coordinator of the Centre for Human Bioethics is of a standard at least equal to that of CHB4101 (Ethics), and covering essentially the same content as CHB4101, may be given an exemption with credit for that unit. That unit cannot have been part of another degree on the basis of which a candidate has met the entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Bioethics. If the equivalent unit in ethics was part of another degree on the basis of which a candidate has met the entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Bioethics, then an exemption without credit may be given for CHB4101.
Students in the course will enrol in the following subjects
Satisfactory completion of the
Graduate Diploma of Bioethics requires achieving an overall grade of pass (50
per cent) and above for all subjects in the course.
Note that the Graduate Diploma of Bioethics does not meet the entry
requirements for the Master of Bioethics by coursework, the Master of Bioethics
by research, or the PhD. Applicants who do not already meet the entry
requirements for the Master of Bioethics by research or the PhD, but who intend
to proceed to either of those courses, should apply for the MQual in bioethics.
(Offered subject to approval.)
Program
code: To be advised
Program fee: Local students $A3300; international students can undertake this
program only by distance education.
Program
code: To be advised
Program fee: Local students $A3300; international students $A4500
Coordinator: Dr Justin Oakley
This
program, which is offered full-time over one semester or part-time over one
year, seeks to provide suitably qualified people with an opportunity to gain
knowledge and skills in bioethics, and to provide those who wish to proceed
into the graduate diploma of bioethics with an introduction to theoretical
frameworks and current issues in bioethics. Students successfully completing
the program will receive a certificate from the Faculty of Arts, but are not
eligible to graduate in a university ceremony.
The Faculty Certificate in bioethics is available both to on-campus students
and also to students from anywhere in the world through distance education.
Those interested in taking the course through distance education in 1999 should
contact Dr Justin Oakley at the Centre for Human Bioethics for further details.
The Faculty Certificate in bioethics aims to develop and extend an individual's understanding of ethical issues in health care. On successful completion of this program, students should have acquired an understanding of a theoretical framework underpinning debates in one or more areas of bioethics, along with the skills to think critically about key issues in those areas, and the ability to apply what they have learnt to practical questions in those areas of bioethics.
Candidates must have either (a) a degree in medicine or any other health science, in law, the biological and social sciences, or in a branch of the humanities, such as philosophy (or other degree as approved by the faculty board), requiring the equivalent of not less than three years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution; or (b) a degree in a field other than those referred to in (a), requiring the equivalent of not less than three years full-time study in an approved tertiary institution, plus relevant experience which establishes their capacity for advanced study in bioethics; or (c) qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the faculty board are a suitable preparation for the candidate's proposed field of study. All candidates applying under conditions (b) or (c) must also provide a full curriculum vitae, and a statement of up to 1000 words indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry. The following principles will form the basis for decisions about admission for candidates without a suitable degree in one of the fields referred to in (a):
Students successfully completing a Faculty Certificate in bioethics with average grades of credit or above can progress to a Graduate Diploma of Bioethics and receive exemptions with credit for the corresponding subjects in the graduate diploma course.
The program requires completion of any two twelve-point subjects (a total of twenty-four points), chosen from the following:
Inquiries or applications for the Master of Bioethics, Masters Qualifying, the Graduate Diploma of Bioethics (on campus), and the Faculty Certificate in bioethics should be directed to the administrative officer, Ms Heather Mahamooth (telephone 9905 4279). Inquiries or applications for the Graduate Diploma of Bioethics (by distance education) should be directed to Dr John McKie (telephone 9905 4278). Inquiries concerning the PhD should be directed to Associate Professor Helga Kuhse, director, Centre for Human Bioethics, Monash University, Clayton 3168 (telephone 9905 4266).
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