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University of the Witwatersrand

Master of Science in Bioethics and Health Law

The Master of Science in Bioethics and Health Law in Health Professions is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Science in Bioethics and Health Law offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

The Master of Science in Medicine by coursework and research report in the field of Bioethics and Health Law is a 2 year part-time degree.

The aim of the course is to train bioethics and medical law experts who will display skill and proficiency in the fields of bioethics & health law. The course aims to develop capacity and excellence in the ethical & legal analysis of issues arising in health care and research. Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge to the evaluation and management of bioethical and medico-legal problems and to propose solutions that are ethically acceptable and within the constraints of the law.

Curriculum

The curriculum comprises two parts:

• Part 1, the coursework component, entails the successful completion of 5 taught units.
• Part 2 consists of a written research report of at least 15 000, but no longer than 20 000 words in length. Part 1 constitutes 50% of the degree and Part 2 the remaining 50%.

The curriculum extends over two years of part-time study. Students complete the following four units in their first year: Foundations of Bioethics, Foundations of Health Law, Advanced Health Ethics and Advanced Research Ethics.  In their second year they complete the Research Methods unit and Research Report.

Successful completion of the units and the written Research Report will lead to the degree of Master of Science in Medicine in the field of Bioethics and Health Law.