Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

2704 - Master of Bioethics

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts

Managing faculty	Arts
Abbreviated title	MBioeth
CRICOS code	038569A
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/2704
Contact details	Associate Professor Justin Oakley http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics/staff/joakley.php

Notes

Minimum candidature is one year full-time or two years part-time.

Description

This research program focuses on ethical issues raised by medicine and the biomedical sciences. It will be of interest to health care professionals, teachers in the health care field, and those with a general interest in the area. Areas of research strength include ethical issues in patient care, the ethics of clinical trials, ethical problems of resource allocation, medical end-of-life decisions, new reproductive technologies, nursing ethics, surrogacy, disability and discrimination, moral psychology and moral development.

Research component

100 per cent

Structure

Students undertake a program of research under supervision and submit a thesis.

Requirements

Candidates submit a thesis of 30,000 to 40,000 words.

Award(s)

Master of Bioethics