Stellenbosch University
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 4.
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics offered by Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Programme description
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics is a comprehensive programme that includes a structured array of practical experiences and career development activities relevant to the ethical analysis and review of research involving human participants in resource-constrained settings. The programme aims to build capacity and enhance expertise in health research ethics in Southern Africa.Please note: You must read the calendar entry for this programme in conjunction with the more comprehensive outline of the programme regulations provided to you upon admission to the programme.
Programme outcomes
As a graduate of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics, you will have:
- acquired a thorough and systematic knowledge of the history of health research ethics;
- developed an understanding of the philosophical basis of research ethics;
- developed the ability to debate and discuss topical and contentious issues in health research ethics;
- developed skills to conduct a competent review of health protocols based on scientific and ethics perspectives;
- developed the ability to assume or resume leadership roles on your return to your institution/home country and to provide training for research ethics committee members and other interested faculties; and
- developed the ability to establish a research ethics committe (REC) in your institution if one does not exist.
Programme content
During the programme, you will have an opportunity to work with a clinical research site and with a health REC.
Introduction to Bioethics, Health Law and Human Rights (30)
Dual Review of Research as Ethical Imperative (30)
Research and Vulnerability (30)
Research Assignment (Health Research Ethics) (30)Assessment and examination
- You must obtain a final mark of at least 50% to complete the programme successfully. The final mark is calculated as the weighted average of the marks obtained for the following (no subminima apply):
- Module 1 test 20%;
- Module 2 test 20%;
- Module 3 test 20%;
- Group assignment 15%; and
- Research assignment 25%.
- To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Ethics with distinction, you must obtain a final mark of at least 75%.
