| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-31 | - |
| 2024-07-15 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Sydney's Graduate Diploma in Bioethics explores ethical challenges in healthcare, public health, and life sciences. It is a one-year full-time (or part-time) program offered in both face-to-face and online modes. The program, directed by Dr Kathryn MacKay and coordinated by Dr Hojjat Soofi, consists of 36 credit points of units of study, including core units, elective units, and an individual study plan.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Bioethics 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 engineering, migrant or prisoner health, animal experimentation, and ethical challenges in clinical medicine.
Outline:
- Duration: 1 year full-time (Available part-time)
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face to face and Online
- Credit points: 36
- Program Structure: Our Graduate Diploma in Bioethics requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of units of study including:
- 6 credit points from core units of study; and
- 12 credit points from Part 1 of the Table of units of study; and
- 18 credit points from Part 1 or Part 2 of the Table of units of study.
- Full-time Study: Full time study can normally be completed over the course of 2 semesters, with 3 units taken per semester.
- Individual Study Plan: Your individual study plan will depend on the availability of units in a given semester.
- Program Direction and Coordination: This program is directed by Dr Kathryn MacKay and coordinated by Dr Hojjat Soofi.
Careers:
Our Graduate Diploma in Bioethics will prepare you for a career in a wide range of industries, including:
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Allied health
- Pharmacy
- Dentistry
- Public health
- Health law
- Health and public policy
- Science communication
Other:
- Rankings:
- We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024)
- 2nd in Australia and 18th globally for public health (ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2023).
- Learning from Experts: Learn from experts in bioethics at Sydney Health Ethics, part of Australia’s first dedicated Sydney School of Public Health
- Flexible Study: Study flexibly, accessing live online sessions or recorded lectures to suit your schedule
- Professional Recognition: Gain professional recognition or accreditation in your field
- Skill Enhancement: Improve your non-technical skills and add value to your existing career
- Networking: Connect with a network of over 350 clinicians, researchers, scholars, and policy-makers in the Sydney Health Ethics Network
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- Domestic students:
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
- Science
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Allied health sciences
- Philosophy/ethics
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- History
- Law
- Or other relevant fields
- Completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or equivalent qualification.
- International students:
- The same requirements as domestic students apply.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us.
