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The Bioethics Centre offers a range of postgraduate study opportunities

Postgraduate study opportunities include single papers taken for a Certificate of Proficiency, through diplomas and masters' degrees, to doctoral research.

Our postgraduate students range from those who have just completed an undergraduate degree, to experienced professionals from all sorts of backgrounds. These especially—but not exclusively—include people working as health professionals, or those with policy and legal roles.

Students can study at a distance or in Dunedin. In addition to students from New Zealand we have many international students.

The vibrant student community runs its own postgraduate research forum, which meets during semester time. At the forum students and staff can present, discuss and workshop their research.

Postgraduate papers

Postgraduate qualifications

Applications for study

Applications for study (except for PhD, and Master of Medical Science) should normally be made before 1 November (or 1 August for those requiring a study permit for entry into New Zealand).

Late applications will be considered.

Contact for general information about postgraduate study in Bioethics


Bioethics Centre
Tel +64 3 471 6120
Email bioethics@otago.ac.nz

Contact for academic advice and paper combinations for a programme of postgraduate study

Simon Walker
Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Co-ordinator
Tel +64 3 471 6124
Email simon.walker@otago.ac.nz

Contact for further information on PhD study in Bioethics

Mike King
Senior Lecturer and PhD Co-ordinator
Tel +64 3 471 6130
Email mike.king@otago.ac.nz

Support and resources

Students studying at the Bioethics Centre have access to all the support services offered by the University of Otago.

Student and academic services website

Student learning development

Library resources

Bioethics Centre Library

Bioethics subject guide

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