An Interdisciplinary Master's Programme
Master of Science
(MSc) in
Bioethics &
Health Law
Ethics. Law. Policy. Leadership.
A Joint Initiative
Department of Education, International Chair in Bioethics, Melbourne, Australia, and Commonwealth University College of Bioethics and Health Professions Education (CUCBHPE), Saint Lucia.
Graduate with a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or MSc awarded by Commonwealth University, Saint Lucia.
Course Transition & Flexibility
- Year 1
Postgraduate Certificate Course
Continue or exit with certificate
- Year 2
Postgraduate Diploma
Continue or exit with diploma
- Year 3
Master of Science (MSc)
Complete the master's degree
Programme Structure
Duration & Mode
3 years - online synchronous & asynchronous
Eligibility
Professors, tutors, residents and faculty from medical, dental, nursing, allied health, law, humanities and related disciplines
Credits
Structured credit-based programme
Assessment
Programmatic assessment; Master's Thesis defence and evaluation by an international panel of examiners as appointed
Gain Perspectives Beyond Conventional Medical Training
Choose the qualification that matches your professional journey.
At the Intersection of Healthcare & Justice
Ethics. Law.
Leadership.
The future of healthcare lies at the intersection of ethics, humanity, technology and leadership.
Be prepared to lead it.
Programme Objectives
- Prepare professionals to address complex ethical and legal challenges in modern healthcare systems.
- Promote globally relevant competencies in ethical leadership, policy, advocacy, communication and socially accountable healthcare practice.
- Foster interdisciplinary perspectives integrating healthcare, law, humanities, technology and society.
- Develop reflective scholars and future leaders for academic, research, institutional and community-based roles in bioethics and health law.
Admission Information
- RequirementBachelor's degree in health or related fields
- IntakeAnnually
- SessionJune 2026 – June 2028
- Programme Fee500 AUD per year
Master's Thesis
A major component is a mentored independent research thesis addressing relevant ethical, social, humanistic or healthcare challenges.
- Scholarly dissemination: learners work towards at least two academic publications and one conference presentation arising from their research.
Career Opportunities
- Faculty positions in health professions education
- Clinical ethics consultant
- Member or coordinator of hospital ethics committees
- Bioethics researcher
- Healthcare administrator and programme coordinator
- Public health and policy professional
- Research scholar or PhD candidate
- Medical humanities and narrative medicine educator
- Patient advocacy and community engagement roles
- Leadership roles in ethical and humanistic healthcare initiatives
Joint-Initiative Partners
Department of Education & International Chair in Bioethics
Melbourne, Australia
Ready to Lead?