Master of Bioethics
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What you’ll study
In our Master of Bioethics, you will study a postgraduate coursework degree with leading scholars in the field of bioethics. Our faculty members, based at Sydney Health Ethics, have a wide range of expertise, research interests, and professional backgrounds. We are made up of sociologists, pharmacists, public health experts, philosophers, historians, and medical doctors. Among other units of study that we offer, you will be able to take:
- Public Health Ethics with Dr Supriya Subramani
- Ethics in Health Innovation with Dr Hojjat Soofi
- Moral Theory with Dr Diego Silva
- Philosophy of Health with Associate Professor Claire Hooker
- Bioethics in Society with Professor Ainsley Newson
- Research Ethics with Associate Professor Tamra Lysaght
- Methods of Bioethics with Dr Kathryn MacKay
To be awarded the degree, you will complete core units in moral theory, philosophy of medicine and applied ethics, and will finish with a capstone project. Students with a credit average in four Core and Part 1 coursework units (refer to unit of study table below) are eligible to complete their degree via the research pathway.
This course meets the Royal Australian College of Physicians (RACP) continuing professional development standards.
This program is directed by Dr Kathryn MacKay and coordinated by Dr Hojjat Soofi.
Unit of study table: Bioethics
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- Resumé including your education and employment history.
- A statement of intent specifying the reason(s) why you would like to apply for this program and how do you think it will be beneficial to you after completing the program.
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
