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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Graduate Certificate in Bioethics

  • Graduate Certificate

Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions that arise in the contexts of biological and health sciences. Social concern about such issues has grown with the advancement of biomedical and reproductive health technologies, genetic engineering, cloning and stem cell research.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$15,000 total

About this course

Bioethics is concerned with ethical questions that arise in the contexts of biological and health sciences. Social concern about such issues has grown with the advancement of biomedical and reproductive health technologies, genetic engineering, cloning and stem cell research.

Entry requirements

 

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.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

Bioethicists work in various fields such as:

  • medicine
  • nursing
  • allied health
  • pharmacy
  • dentistry
  • public health
  • health law
  • health and public policy
  • science communication.

How to apply

Prepare a statement of intent

Please prepare a statement of intent along with your application detailing why you would like to apply and how the program will be beneficial to you.

This will need to be submitted as part of your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
81.2%
Overall satisfaction
83.8%
Skill scale
67.7%
Teaching scale
82.2%
Employed full-time
$77.9k
Average salary