Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
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Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
40,984
(c. USD23,752.07)
Attendance
Full-time
The Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (GDipBHL) offers foundational knowledge in bioethics and healthcare legislation, examining ethical and legal perspectives on contemporary medical challenges. This program is a collaborative effort between the Bioethics Centre and the Faculty of Law, promoting an interdisciplinary learning environment.
The curriculum includes three mandatory courses (Theories of Biomedical Ethics; Issues in Law, Ethics and Medicine; and Law and Medicine). Students must complete at least one additional law course, with remaining credits fulfilled through elective bioethics or legal studies. Law course options encompass: Law and Psychiatry, Family Law, and International Human Rights.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme will be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or have a qualification or qualifications requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study or experience acceptable to the Board of Studies for the degree, and
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or have a qualification or qualifications requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study or experience acceptable to the Board of Studies for the degree, and
present evidence of ability for advanced level academic study.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
40,984