The University of Sydney
Master of Bioethics
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBioethics is a field that studies ethical challenges that arise in health care, public health and the life sciences. It thinks about and responds to social concerns about issues including social engineering, migrant or prisoner health, animal experimentation, and ethical challenges in clinical medicine.
You don’t have to come from a medical or health background to study bioethics. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, such as philosophy, humanities, social science, law, science, medicine, nursing, allied health professions, psychology and health management.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Camperdown, NSW
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington, NSW
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown, NSW
- Manning Rd, Camperdown, NSW
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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 certificate or graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Master of Bioethics will prepare you for the following roles.
Policy Analyst
A Policy Analyst provides advice and recommendations on policies affecting government departments, commercial businesses and not-for-profit organis...
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Compliance Officer
Compliance Officers ensure that an organisation’s products, services, operations and business practices comply with government standards and legisl...
Legal Advisor
Legal Advisors are qualified professionals who are employed by corporate organisations and government agencies to provide internal legal advice. Th...
Bioethics Consultant
They work with healthcare providers, research institutions, government agencies, and ethics committees to assess complex moral questions related to...
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