1158 - Graduate Diploma in Bioethics
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipBioeth |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 031495D |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Clayton) On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Course coordinator | Dr Rob Sparrow |
Description
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 healthcare and the biological sciences. While the course is particularly well-suited to 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 development 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.
Objectives
Students completing this course will have:
- an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- developed sound analytical skills
- developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.
Structure
Students complete four 12-point core units.
Requirements
Core Units
Progression to further studies
The Graduate Diploma in 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Research).
Alternative exit(s)
After successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with the related graduate certificate.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Diploma of Bioethics
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
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