Program Overview
This programme of studies will make a significant contribution to the formation of professionals enabling you to face the contemporary bioethical challenges.The programme will focus on:Anthropological and Methodological IssuesBioethics, Law and PolicyPublic Policy and Ethics at the Edges of Human LifePriority Setting, Justice and Resource AllocationSuffering, Spirituality and Palliative CareResearch EthicsEmerging European Values and Policies in BioethicsThe Best Interests of the Child: Ethical and Legal AspectsNeuro-ethics, Mental Health and Psychiatric EthicsEthical issues in Genetics.This programme of study aims to:foster the development of a culture respectful of bioethics amongst healthcare professionals, healthcare administrators, philosophers, clergy, lawyers, educators, psychologists and social workersenable a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the theoretical foundations of bioethics and its methodologydevelop capacities for ethical decision-making relevant to professional biomedical and healthcare practice and policy-makingencourage research in the area of bioethics This programme of studies will make a significant contribution to the formation of professionals enabling you to face the contemporary bioethical challenges. foster the development of a culture respectful of bioethics amongst healthcare professionals, healthcare administrators, philosophers, clergy, lawyers, educators, psychologists and social workers enable a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the theoretical foundations of bioethics and its methodology develop capacities for ethical decision-making relevant to professional biomedical and healthcare practice and policy-making
Career Opportunities
As a holder of this degree, you are eligible to register for the third-cycle programme leading to a Ph.D. provided by the Faculty of Theology.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5700 Bioethics: Anthropological and Methodological Issues 10 ECTS MRT5710 Suffering, Spirituality and Palliative Care 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5120 Public Policy and Ethics at the Edges of Human Life 5 ECTS MRT5721 Bioethics, Law and Policy 10 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5150 Emerging European Values and Policies in Bioethics 5 ECTS MRT5220 Priority Setting, Justice and Resource Allocation 5 ECTS MRT5240 The Best Interests of the Child - Ethical and Legal Aspects 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5210 Research Ethics 5 ECTS MRT5270 Neuroethics, Mental Health and Psychiatric Ethics 5 ECTS MRT5280 Ethical Issues in Genetics 5 ECTS Year 3 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) MRT5800 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Arts in Bioethics under the auspices of the Faculty of Theology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours or Category II in the following areas: Theology, Health Care, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Philosophy, Science, or in any other area which the Board deems suitable or a Bachelor degree with Third Class Honours or Category III in the following areas: Theology, Health Care, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Philosophy, Science, or in any other area which the Board deems suitable, if they are also in possession of other qualifications, including relevant experience, obtained following the first cycle degree. In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit into the Course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor degree, provided that it is satisfied that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications in the following areas: Theology, Health Care, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Philosophy, Science, or any other area which the Board deems suitable and a minimum of two years' professional experience, obtained after the award of the academic or professional qualification, that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student acco
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
