Overview

During the Bioethics course at Monash University is widely acknowledged to be one of the world’s most innovative and highly-respected programs. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from expert staff with international reputations for teaching and research in bioethics. As leaders in the field, our academics are active and prominent contributors to public debate and their industry insights will help you to navigate your own career path.

Who is the course suited to?

The course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and professions. Knowledge of ethics or philosophy isn’t essential and the course can be tailored to suit your specific industry and career focus. It’s well-suited to the following groups:

health care professionals, doctors and scientists who face complex ethical issues in their working lives

those involved in the formulation of public policy

legal professionals aiming to develop or refine specialised knowledge

journalists, media commentators and public policy advocates

philosophy graduates with an interest in further study of bioethics

anyone interested in bioethical issues of public concern.

Careers and opportunities

The Master of Bioethics will help you to develop a deeper understanding of ethical frameworks and their application to real-world issues. You’ll also gain familiarity with newly-emerging controversies surrounding the latest developments in science and technology – and with current policies and practices in clinical and research ethics.

Career options include:

Clinical ethics and research ethics within hospitals and health care facilities,

Disability advocacy,

Public policy development,

State guardianship boards,

Tertiary teaching of ethics within the health care profession.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Ethical theory

Ethics of life and death

Bioethics, public policy, and the law

Bioethics in action

Professional internship

Research project

Advanced simulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Clayton, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 082652G

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.

Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

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Funding

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Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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