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Master of International Research Bioethics for 2009

Course overview

This interdisciplinary program covers comparative moral theory, research bioethics in an international setting, quantitative and qualitative research methodology, critical appraisal techniques and relevant law. Particular emphasis is given to ethical issues associated with research in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. Students gain a strong theoretical framework, significant experience with ethics committees and considerable involvement with local organisations concerned with the development of bioethical policy and its implementation. The course comprises 12 core units covering principles of health care ethics; comparative moral theory and ethics; research with vulnerable populations; introductory epidemiology and biostatistics; critical appraisal skills, international research bioethics; research, bioethics and law; research practicum; field methods for international health; health of women and children in developing countries and community health communications and training.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Graduates may gain employment in the area of international public health research policy or as an international health research officer or in the field of capacity building in research ethics from a developmental perspective.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time 1.5 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,040 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,770 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 048299B
Monash course code 3440 3440
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563 All domestic and international enquiries should be directed to the Postgraduate Office, Department of Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne VIC 3004. Email: pgradenq@med.monash.edu.au. Telephone: + 613 9903 0563