Master of International Research Bioethics

You must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. Your application will also be considered if you do not have a degree but have extensive relevant experience.

International Entry Requirements refer to the Monash International website.

International applicants being considered for a fully funded place must be working in low or middle income countries in the Asia-Pacific region and be in a position to contribute to the strengthening of health research ethics policy and processes in their country after the course.
These applicants must supply with their application:

• a curriculum vitae
• professional references
• a personal statement outlining reasons for undertaking the course and benefits to your future career path
• a letter of support from your institution or employer expressing commitments to leave your position open for the duration of the course, and to ensure that on your return to work your role in the organisation will involve research bioethics.

Semester 1
CHB5233 Principles of health care ethics
EPM5020 Comparative moral theory & ethics
EPM5021 Research with vulnerable populations **
MPH1040 Introductory epidemiology #
MPH1041 Introductory biostatistics #
MPH2050 Health of women & children in dev countries **

Semester 2
EPM5022 Critical appraisal skills
EPM5023 International research bioethics
EPM5024 Research, bioethics & law
MPH2049 Field methods for international health ©

Summer
MPH2082 Health communication & training ©
EPM5025 Research practicum

Note:
# MPH1040/1041 (on-campus mode) run concurrently throughout the semester; available in on and off campus mode.
© Timely enrolment is encouraged as quotas apply to most international health units.
** Scheduled outside standard semester.