Arts (Bioethics), Bachelor

Ranked top 50 in the world for social sciences and languages, and with 30+ study areas, our Bachelor of Arts degree offers maximum choice and flexibility. The unique Professional Futures program, and our internships and industry connections ensure you will graduate career ready.

About bioethicsWe draw on philosophy, science, sociology, history, economics, law and other disciplines in the attempt to answer some of society’s most difficult and interesting questions around the ethics of things, such as, human cloning and enhancement, prolonging life, genetic discrimination, stem cell research, buying and selling human organs, and the publication of dangerous scientific discoveries.What will you study?You’ll look at topics that have an important implication for the future of humanity and society, such as the ethics of:Genetic and genomic technologiesBig Data in healthcareVaccinations and infectious diseasesAgeing and end of life issuesBuying and selling human tissue.Why choose bioethics?Bioethics is concerned with controversial topics that have profound implications for the future of humanity and society. It’s a field of study that’s relevant and important to everyone,and will promote development of adaptable skills in reading, writing, oral expression and critical thinking.Monash Bioethics CentreThe Monash Bioethics Centre addresses core ethical questions that arise in healthcare, science and technology and is one of the oldest and most prestigious bioethics centres inthe world.The core vision of the Centre is to contribute to creating a more ethical society, in which the potential of systems, technologies and policy is harnessed to promote health, wellbeing, and equity for all.Our research and teaching helps to shape future healthcare and make our societies more ethical. As a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Bioethics, it directly influences global health policy making.Career opportunitiesBioethics strengthens your capacity and opportunity in a range of career options, such as:Life sciencesPublic healthJournalismLawPublic policyHealthcareClinical and research ethicsEducation.Global studyWith Monash’s impressive international links, you’ll getthe opportunity to venture into new and challengingcontexts where you can apply your expertise.Exchange programs include:National University of Singapore – SingaporeFree University of Berlin – GermanyUniversity of Essex – England.Global Immersion Guarantee:As a Bachelor of Arts student, you’ll have access to the Monash Global Immersion Guarantee – an opportunity to spend two weeks studying in one of a variety of locations, with airfares and accommodation covered as part of your degree.