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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Bioethics

  • Masters (Coursework)

Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions that arise in the contexts of biological and health sciences. Social concern about such issues has grown with the advancement of biomedical and reproductive health technologies, genetic engineering, cloning and stem cell research.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$30,000 total

About this course

Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions that arise in the contexts of biological and health sciences. Social concern about such issues has grown with the advancement of biomedical and reproductive health technologies, genetic engineering, cloning and stem cell research.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to the Master of Bioethics requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with a credit average from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification in the field of science, medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, philosophy/ethics, sociology, anthropology, history, law or other relevant fields; or
  • completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

The Master of Bioethics responds to the widely recognised need for ethics education for scientists, researchers and professionals working in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, health law, health and public policy, science communication and related fields.

This course meets the Royal Australian College of Physicians' continuing professional development standards, contributing 50 credits per semester under "Category 4: structured learning projects".

How to apply

Prepare a statement of intent

Please prepare a statement of intent along with your application detailing why you would like to apply and how the program will be beneficial to you.

This will need to be submitted as part of your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
81.2%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
67.7%
Teaching scale
82.2%
Employed full-time
$77.9k
Average salary