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About the Master of Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL)

The Master of Bioethics and Health Law ( MBHL ) degree may be undertaken as a one-year, full-time programme or it can be studied part-time.

The MBHL degree is an interdisciplinary postgraduate programme which involves writing a research dissertation under supervision worth 60 points, and completing law and bioethics papers worth an additional 120 points from a schedule of papers.

The degree draws on the resources of both ethical and legal theory, in examining a range of issues relating to the intersection of law, ethics and medicine. The degree may be awarded with distinction or credit.

How to apply

For full programme details, formal regulations, and to begin your application, visit the:
Master of Bioethics and Health Law qualification page

Further information

If you have any other inquiries, please contact the Department of Bioethics.

Email bioethics@otago.ac.nz
Department of Bioethics

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