Study Master of Bioethics and Health Law - Bioethics at The University of Otago in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) degree is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme which consists in writing a research dissertation under supervision and completing papers worth an additional 120 points from a schedule of papers. The degree may be awarded with distinction or credit. The degree draws on the resources of both ethical and legal theory, and attends to bioethical problems arising from the increasing use of technology in medicine and changes in the resourcing and delivery of health care.Science, technology and healthcare are hugely powerful tools that bring ethical and legal challenges and opportunities. Bioethics explores the current and future impacts of the biosciences and healthcare on people and society, animals and the environment. It determines the right way for us to respond to these as individuals, professionals and a society. You will learn to identify and think through these complex bioethical issues from a range of perspectives, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make a greater contribution to your community, workplace, and beyond. With the great power of healthcare and science comes great responsibility. With Bioethics, you’ll gain the expertise to respond to the most pressing issues of our time.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$44,780.00 (US$ 26,711) 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$44,780.00 (US$ 26,711) 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 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.

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