MA Bioethics and Medical Law

The Bioethics and Medical Law course at St Mary's University is a postgraduate program that critically examines the complex relationship between bioethics, medicine, and law. The course is designed to facilitate insightful discussions and rigorous analyses of ethically and legally challenging situations in medical practice and biomedical research.Course Content: The course content covers a range of ethical theories and principles that govern the field of medicine and medical research. Topics such as beginning of life and end of life issues, genetics and genomics, reproductive technologies, research ethics, and mental health are among the many areas explored in this program.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules such as Philosophical Bioethics, Catholic Bioethics, Beginning and End of Life, Current Directions in Bioethics, and six other modules. Additionally, students are expected to complete a dissertation.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation information available for this course.Future Careers: Successful completion of this course can open up a range of careers in diverse fields. Graduates could find opportunities in legal settings, healthcare institutions, bioethics commissions, healthcare management, medical research, public health services, and charities. Some may also choose to further their studies in research or doctoral studies in the area of Bioethics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.