Course code: #A6002
Is genetic enhancement of humans ethically justified? Should we proceed with research trying to clone people? Does the fact that we can prolong someone's life in a permanent vegetative state mean that we should?
For decades, the growth of scientific knowledge and technical ability in medicine, genetics and the biological sciences has led to many such perplexing ethical questions.
In the Master of Bioethics course, you will learn to think ethically and critically, helping you to keep pace with current advances in biomedical technology, and to anticipate those yet to come.
While a Master of Bioethics is particularly well suited to healthcare professionals and scientists who face complex ethical issues in their working lives.
It also offers important skills development for those involved in public policy and law, as well as for anyone who wishes to explore issues of public concern.
An interdisciplinary approach is taken to key issues including ethical theory, questions of life and death, ethical issues in patient care, human-research ethics, legal and policy issues in bioethics, and public health ethics.
It is suitable for students with little or no prior background in ethics or philosophy, but also for philosophy graduates with an interest in further study of bioethics.
You will have the opportunity to engage with industry and participate in study tours and field schools, both in Australia and overseas.
For example, you may undertake collaborative work with the World Health Organisation, either at Monash or Geneva.
The teaching staff has an excellent reputation for research and teaching, and they are active and prominent contributors to public debate and professional discussions about a variety of issues in bioethics.
The Monash University Centre for Human Bioethics is one of the world's top- eight bioethics centres.
$46,900
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $36,400 |
With Monash English Bridging, you will learn to develop the English language and academic skills required for pursuing diplomas, undergraduate, graduate and higher degrees of research courses at Monash – without the need to sit for an IELTS test.
Monash English provides a direct pathway to Foundation Year and Monash English Bridging, without the need to sit an IELTS (or equivalent) test
You can enter Monash English at any level.
You will need to sit an approved English language test and achieve a minimum score of IELTS 4. Or, you can complete the Monash English Placement Test and enter without an IELTS score.
If you haven’t met the English requirements for direct entry, you may be eligible for the Monash English Bridging (MEB) program. If you successfully complete MEB, you can join your chosen destination degree.
English language entry requirements
Courses requiring an IELTS of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
20-week program
| Monash English | Successful completion of Monash English Upper Intermediate (ME5) |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0). |
| TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Special Home Edition | 52 (writing 15, speaking 14, listening 5, reading 5). |
| Pearson | 42 (writing 36, speaking 36, listening 36, reading 36). |
| Duolingo English Test | 85 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. |
| Linguaskill | 162 (no band lower than 154). |
15-week program
| Monash English | Successful completion of Monash English Pre Advanced (ME6) |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 (no band lower than 5.0). |
| TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Special Home Edition | 69 (writing 15, speaking 14, listening 5, reading 5). |
| Pearson | 50 (writing 36, speaking 36, listening 36, reading 36). |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. |
| Linguaskill | 169 (no band lower than 154). |
10-week program
| Monash English | Successful completion of Monash English Pre Advanced (ME6) |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 (writing 6.0, no band lower than 5.0). |
| TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Special Home Edition | 69 (writing 21, speaking 14, listening 5, reading 5). |
| Pearson | 50 (writing 50, speaking 36, listening 36, reading 36). |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. |
| Linguaskill | 169 (writing 169, no band lower than 154). |
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Entry level 2: Duration: 72 points to complete 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time:
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including medicine and other health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, law and humanities with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Or
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including medicine and other health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, law with at least a 50 percent average in both qualifications, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time:
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including medicine and other health sciences, life sciences, social sciences, law and humanities with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
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