Bioethics

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy
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1 Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The masters degree in these resolutions is an advanced learning masters course.

4 Embedded courses in this sequence

(1) The embedded courses in this sequence are:

(a) Graduate Certificate in Bioethics

(b) Graduate Diploma in Bioethics

(c) Master of Bioethics

(2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any course in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.

5 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed by the Faculty to be equivalent.

(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics requires a bachelors degree 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 field.

(3) Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Bioethics requires:

(a) a bachelors degree 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 field; or

(b) completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or equivalent qualification.

(4) Admission to the Master of Bioethics requires:

(a) a bachelors degree from the University of Sydney (or an equivalent qualification) with a credit average in the field of Science, Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Philosophy/Ethics, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Law or other relevant field; or

(b) completion of the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma or equivalent qualification.

6 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of units of study: Bioethics.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Bioethics a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points including:

(a) 6-12 credit points from core units of study;

(b) 6 credit points from Part 1 units of study; and

(c) 6-12 credit points from Part 1 or Part 2 units of study.

(3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Bioethics a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points including:

(a) 12 credit points from core units of study;

(b) 18 credit points from Part 1 units of study; and

(c) 6 credit points from Part 1 or Part 2 units of study.

(4) To qualify for the award of the Master of Bioethics coursework pathway a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points including:

(a) 12 credit points from core units of study;

(b) 18 credit points from Part 1 units of study;

(c) 12 credit points from Part 1 or Part 2 units of study; and

(d) 6 credit points Capstone unit of study

(5) Subject to the availability of supervision and suitable projects, candidates with a credit average in 24 credit points of study from the Master degree may be admitted to the research pathway.

(6) To qualify for the award of the Master of Bioethics research pathway a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points including:

(a) 12 credit points from core units of study;

(b) 18 credit points from Part 1 units of study;

(c) 12 credit points from Part 3 units of Study, comprising Research Project A (BETH5301) and Research Project B (BETH5302); and

(d) 6 credit points Capstone unit of study

7 Transitional provisions

(1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2024 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2024 who elect to proceed under these resolutions. Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2024 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement