Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences - Bioethics in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago

University of Otago | Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 47,556
(c. USD27,658.09)
Attendance
Full-time

Science, technology, and healthcare serve as immensely influential tools that present both ethical dilemmas and promising possibilities. Bioethics examines how biological sciences and medical practices affect individuals, communities, animals, and ecosystems, both now and in the years ahead. It helps establish appropriate responses to these impacts at personal, professional, and societal levels.
Those who study bioethics often pursue careers in health administration, medical services, scientific and environmental policy creation, patient advocacy, research oversight, and legal matters concerning health and ecology.
Bioethics degree holders find opportunities in diverse fields, including scholarly investigation in ethical studies, educational roles across various institutions, and specialized positions within scientific, medical, and legal sectors that involve ethical considerations.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
Every applicant shall
be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years' full-time tertiary study,
if enrolling for an endorsed diploma, have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care,
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 47,556

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