Objectives and competences
The master's degree in Bioethics and Law at the University of Barcelona (UB) has been running since 1995 with the aim of training students in the analysis of the ethical, legal and social implications of biotechnology and biomedicine.
This master's degree enables students to study and understand bioethical issues from an interdisciplinary, plural, secular perspective.
Founded by Dr María Casado, it is jointly organized by the research centre the Bioethics and Law Observatory (OBD) and has the support of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics at the University of Barcelona. The master's degree adheres to the ethics programme and training for members of the UNESCO ethics committees.
This master's degree enables students to study and understand bioethical issues from an interdisciplinary, plural, secular perspective.
Founded by Dr María Casado, it is jointly organized by the research centre the Bioethics and Law Observatory (OBD) and has the support of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics at the University of Barcelona. The master's degree adheres to the ethics programme and training for members of the UNESCO ethics committees.
Basic information
| Type | Postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| Certificate | Lifelong learning master's degree certificate |
| Faculty or school | Facultat de Dret |
| Branch of knowledge |
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| Mode of delivery | Blended |
| Credits | 120 |
| Length of course | 2 academic years |
| Language(s) of instruction | Catalan;English;French;Italian;Portuguese;Spanish |
| Enrolment fee: | First year: 2.975,00 € Second year: 4.195,00 € An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee |
| In-company placement(s): | No |
| Classes begin: | 24/10/2023 |
| master.bd@ub.edu | |
| Master's degree course homepage | http://www.bioeticayderecho.ub.es/master |
| Managment | de Lecuona Ramirez, Itziart |
| Open pre-enrolment | No |
| Lead to doctoral studies | No |
| Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualification: | No |
Objectives and competences
Objectives
- To acquire interdisciplinary training in the approach to bioethical problems and dilemmas resulting from the application of scientific and technological advances, and in the way these problems are addressed legally.
- Be able to make rational decisions in conflict situations with scarce resources, on problems associated with the emergence of scientific and technological advances.
- To learn to work as part of a team.
- To become a specialist in bioethics and law who can meet the growing demand in this field.
Access and admission
Applicant profile and access requirements
Recommended applicant profile
- Applicants in positions of responsibility in different fields, such as health care (heads and coordinators of hospital services) and biomedical research in public and private research centres.- Members of ethics and bioethics committees.
- Legal practitioners, judges, jurists, coordinators of legal areas related to bioethics, government officers and representatives of the pharmaceutical industry.
- Biotechnologists.
- Journalists, science communicators, university lecturers of degree and postgraduate courses and secondary school teachers.
- Philosophers, health economists, lawyers, doctors and health professionals, pharmacists, graduates in law.
- Candidates who work in the formation of attitudes and values.
Access requirements:
- Degree, diploma or equivalent university qualification.
- In addition to applicants' curriculums, credit will be given for previous experience in bioethics, plans to use the training, and social interest.
Access requirements and conditions
Pre-enrolment
Calendar
07/06/2023 15/10/2023Contact us
Faculty or school where the course is taught
| Address: | Observatori de Bioética i Dret UB (OBD) OBD- Càtedra UNESCO de Bioètica UB Avda. Diagonal, 684 Facultad de Dret 08034 - Barcelona España |
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| Email address: | master.bd@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | http://www.bioeticayderecho.ub.edu |
| Telephone: | 934034546 |
| Observations: | Face-to-face sessions are taught at the Faculty of Law of the University of Barcelona (more information in Catalan at www.bioeticaidret.cat/master or in English at www.bioethicsandlaw.es/master). |
For further enquiries
| Address: | Observatori de Bioètica i Dret UB (OBD) OBD- Càtedra UNESCO de Bioètica UB Avda. Diagonal, 684 Facultad de Dret 08034 - Barcelona España |
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| Email address: | master.bd@ub.edu |
| Webpage: | http://www.bioeticayderecho.ub.es/master |
| Telephone: | 93.4034546 |
| Observations: | More information in Catalan at www.bioeticaidret.cat/master or in English at www.bioethicsandlaw.es/master. |