Master of Bioethics

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as medicine, nursing, allied health, philosophy/ethics, social sciences, law, science, etc.
2. For the “with credit” requirement: Bachelor’s with a credit average in the relevant field.
3. English language proficiency for non-native English speakers (e.g., IELTS overall ~7.0)
4. For part-time/international applicants: meeting any other university/international student requirements as applicable (e.g., visa, admission quotas) — not fully detailed in the publicly available summary.

The Master of Bioethics at the University of Sydney is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme designed for those seeking to engage deeply with ethical challenges in health, medicine, science and society. Drawing on expertise in philosophy, sociology, law, health and the biosciences, the course enables students to develop critical analytical skills and ethical reasoning capacity. The curriculum covers core units in ethical reasoning, bioethics in society, and exposes students to philosophical, legal, social and clinical dimensions of ethics. Students may choose the coursework pathway or, subject to supervision availability, a research pathway leading to a project. The course is suitable for those from a variety of backgrounds—health professionals, scientists, lawyers, social scientists, humanities graduates and policy professionals—and offers flexible study modes including full-time, part-time and online elements. Graduates are equipped to work in ethics committees, health policy, research governance, clinical ethics, public health, biotechnology and related fields. The University of Sydney’s strong research culture, wide disciplinary base and global reputation further enhance the value of the qualification.