Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

This course provides suitably qualified people with an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in bioethics. It also provides an introduction to theoretical frameworks and current issues in bioethics.

Students completing this course will have:

• a familiarity with diverse aspects of the academic discipline
• a familiarity with 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.

This course consists of two level four 12-point units:

Student select two units from the following:

• CHB4101 Ethics
• CHB4102 Questions of life and death
• CHB4203 Ethical issues in patient care
• CHB4204 Legal issues in bioethics

Students who complete the graduate certificate with a minimum credit average, may apply to transfer to course 1158 Graduate Diploma in Bioethics.

Graduate Certificate in Bioethics