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    Overview

    A supervised dissertation of up to 20,000 words presenting the results of an original research project on a relevant topic in the student’s area of interest within bioethics and health law.

    About this paper

    Paper title MBHL Dissertation
    Subject Bioethics
    EFTS 0.5000
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 21 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (10 July 2024 - 23 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,446.50
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MBHL
    Contact
    neil.pickering@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Two supervisors: one from Bioethics and one from Law.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will gain:

    • Knowledge of issues, arguments and views relevant to the topic chosen by the student for the dissertation
    • Skills relating to the application of ethical and legal reasoning to the chosen topic for the dissertation
    • Sensitivity to bioethical/legal and other values (e.g. cultural values) relevant to the topic chosen for the dissertation

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    1st Non standard period (23 February 2024 - 21 February 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    2nd Non standard period (10 July 2024 - 23 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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