Study Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL) at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Health Sciences

Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL)
The University of Otago

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics and Health Law (PGDipBHL) provides a thorough 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. The qualification exempts candidates for the degree of Master of Bioethics and Health Law from 120 points of papers. The programme is available either full or part-time, and can be completed at a distance.

Which department am I in?

Division of Health Sciences

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 shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the Bioethics Centre following consultation with the Bioethics Board of Studies. Every applicant shall be a graduate or possess an appropriate health professional qualification requiring at least three years of full-time tertiary study 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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