Program Overview
The Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) at University of Otago is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioethics and Health Law (MBHL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- BITX 401 Theories of Biomedical Ethics; and
- BITX 403 Issues in Law, Ethics and Medicine; and
- LAWS 447 Law and Medicine; and
- LAWS 311 Family Law
- LAWS 448 Law and Psychiatry
- LAWS 467 International Human Rights Law
- LAWS 480 Research Paper;
- BITX 404 Ethics and Health Care
- BITX 405 Bioethics in Clinical Practice
- BITX 406 Health Research Ethics
- BITX 407 Advanced Health Research Ethics
- BITC 410, BITC 411, BITC 412 Special Topics; and
- BITC 890 MBHL Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Otago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Otago
University of Otago
Dunedin City, New Zealand
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University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
