Overview

You will learn to identify and think through these complex bioethical issues from a range of perspectives, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to make a greater contribution to your community, workplace, and beyond.

With the great power of healthcare and science comes great responsibility. With Bioethics, you’ll gain the expertise to respond to the most pressing issues of our time.

Why study Bioethics at University of Otago?

Is ending life part of medicine?

When should personal freedom be limited in order to benefit others?

How should gene editing be used and regulated?

What do biological scientists owe to their research subjects and society?

Should all reproductive decisions be the choice of the individual?

Programme Structure

Teaching style

The Bioethics Centre promotes a supportive and rigorous learning environment.

Papers are taught via lectures and tutorials where engagement and debate is welcome, along with independent study.

The Bioethics Centre hosts a biennial bioethics conference, and weekly seminars during the semester featuring local, national, and international speakers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Philosophy View 9 other PhDs in Philosophy in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or

a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or

appropriate research experience; and

for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.

Tuition Fee

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International

8651 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8651 USD per year during 36 months.
National

8651 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8651 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

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