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Masters Qualifying in Bioethics with a research component

Course code: 1988 + Course abbreviation: MQualwresearchcomp + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)
Off-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course 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.

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:

Articulation

Note that students taking this program are not permitted to enter the Master of Bioethics by coursework.

Students applying for entry 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.

For further information on the research programs in this discipline, see the discipline entry under ‘Research programs’.

Contact details

Course coordinator

Dr Rob Sparrow

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