Program code: 1988 + Off-campus learning mode or on campus (Clayton) + Mid-year entry available by off-campus mode, or on campus with the approval of the course coordinator + Coordinator: Justin Oakley
This program will enable those taking it to qualify for admission to a research degree in this field. 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 or two years part-time.
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 masters qualifying 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.
For further information on the research programs in this discipline, see the
discipline entry under `Research programs'.
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.
Students complete 48 points comprised of the following 12-point units:
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