Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Bioethics and Health Law - Bioethics in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
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Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
40,984
(c. USD23,748.18)
Attendance
Full-time
The Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) is a multidisciplinary postgraduate program involving supervised research dissertation work along with 120 points worth of coursework. Students can earn this degree with distinction or credit recognition. Combining ethical and legal frameworks, the program addresses bioethical dilemmas emerging from advancing medical technologies and evolving healthcare systems.
Scientific advancements and healthcare innovations present both ethical dilemmas and possibilities. Bioethics examines how biological sciences and medical practices affect humanity, animals, and ecosystems, both now and in the future. It guides appropriate responses at personal, professional, and societal levels. Through this program, you'll develop skills to analyze intricate bioethical questions from multiple viewpoints, preparing you to make meaningful impacts in your professional environment and wider community. The tremendous potential of modern medicine and science demands careful ethical consideration. Studying Bioethics provides the tools to tackle today's most urgent ethical challenges.
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 possess a postgraduate diploma, or be a graduate with honours or of a four-year undergraduate programme in a relevant discipline. A candidate shall usually have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL) or an equivalent qualification, and shall have achieved an average across all papers of at least B.
All applicants must 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 possess a postgraduate diploma, or be a graduate with honours or of a four-year undergraduate programme in a relevant discipline. A candidate shall usually have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL) or an equivalent qualification, and shall have achieved an average across all papers of at least B.
All applicants must 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