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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2005
Arts

Masters Qualifying in Bioethics with a research component

Course code: 1988 + Off-campus (Clayton ) + Local students: Commonwealth-supported (HECS) place contributions apply + International students: unit fee $4500; course fee $18,000 full-time (2005) +
Mid-year entry available

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 is taken over one year full-time or two years part-time.
Note that 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.

Entry requirements

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.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points comprised of the following 12-point units:

Further information

For more information, contact Dr Justin Oakley, Centre for Human Bioethics, telephone +61 3 9905 4277, fax +61 3 9905 3279, or email justin.oakley@arts.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Arts Coursework Office, Faculty of Arts, Building 11, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia, by 12 November 2004 to be considered for a first-round offer.

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