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Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law
The University of Otago

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (GDipBHL) provides a grounding in bioethics and the legal aspects of health care, and explores both ethical and legal approaches to issues related to modern medicine. This qualification is offered jointly by the Bioethics Centre and the Faculty of Law, and students are encouraged to develop an interdisciplinary approach.There are three core papers (Theories of Biomedical Ethics Issues in Law, Ethics and Medicine and Law and Medicine). At least one other law paper is required and the rest of the points are made up of further bioethics or law papers. Choices from Law include: Law and Psychiatry, Family Law and International Human Rights.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,600.00 (US$ 24,815) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$41,600.00 (US$ 24,815) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Otago
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The University of Otago is New Zealand’s first university and ranked among the top 200 universities in the world in the QS Rankings.

  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for academic performance
  • 96 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Among the top five most beautiful campuses globally
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa
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