Master of International Research Bioethics
3 semesters full-time + 6 semesters part-time
Study mode and course location On-campus (Alfred Hospital, Melbourne)
Course description
This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, is an interdisciplinary program covering comparative moral theory, research bioethics in an international setting, quantitative and qualitative research methodology, critical appraisal techniques and relevant law. Particular emphasis is given to ethical issues associated with research in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Students will gain a strong theoretical framework, significant experience with ethics committees and considerable involvement with local organisations concerned with the development of bioethical policy and its implementation. This course is currently funded by the Fogarty Institute of the US National Institutes of Health.
Course objectives
The overall objectives for the course cover four main themes:
1. Basic moral theory, bioethics and the application of bioethical principles and law to research in both domestic and international collaborative contexts
2. Quantitative and qualitative methodology for international health programme planning and evaluation
3. Special issues in international health
4. Practical application of theory and knowledge
Fees:
In recognition of the fact that people from both NGOs and from developing countries may wish to undertake this program, we have a special fee policy for this program. Fees are AUS $19,785 for Australian students and AUS $22,650 for international students.
In addition, five fee scholarships and stipends are available to students from developing countries in the Asia/ Pacific region.
WE ARE PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN SPONSORING STUDENTS WHO ARE APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED FROM THAILAND AND VIET NAM
Applicants need to have a TOEFL score of at least 8 to be eligible.
Please contact
Dr Deborah Zion
e-mail: deborah.zion@ arts.monash. edu.au
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