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Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Ethics, (PGD) |
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| FAQs |
| Why a Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Ethics? |
| Professionals involved in health
care delivery systems and biomedical research are increasingly faced with
complex ethical issues related to advances in science and biomedical technology,
yet many lack the knowledge and skills to analyze and resolve them. The
PGD program is fashioned to help address this deficiency. It aims to educate
mid-career healthcare related professionals in the basics of biomedical
ethics, to provide them tools for conducting ethical clinical practice
and research, and to help them propagate ethics related activities in
their institutions. |
How much of my time will the program take up? |
The PGD is specifically structured
for working professionals and requires only brief periods of time away
from work. The program, spread over one year, involves three teaching
modules and one examination module that take place in Karachi, on campus
in CBEC. The first (Foundation Module) extends over 14 days, and the second
and third modules average about one week to 10 days each. The fourth module
is usually of 4 to 5 days duration. These modules are supplemented with
distance learning assignments using the internet in the intervening months. |
| What are the requirements for successfully completing the PGD? |
| In order to graduate, students must comply with all CBEC policies. These include punctuality, 100% attendance, and satisfactory evaluation in all modules, and completing all distance assignments in time. Students must also pass the written examination and successfully defend their “bioethics project” in the examination module. CBEC maintains zero tolerance to plagiarism,
an offence which can result in immediate expulsion from the program. |
Who may apply? |
The PGD is open to those holding degrees in the field of medicine, dentistry, nursing, biological sciences, and professionals connected to healthcare research and delivery systems. It is preferred that applicants have a minimum of five years experience following their basic qualification. Although preference will be given to those with full time affiliation with a healthcare organization/institution involved in education and/or research, self-employed individuals, or those with part time affiliations, may also apply.
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| What will the PGD cost me? |
| CBEC-SIUT will
waive tuition fee of all students selected into the PGD program. Reading
packets will be provided to all students, free of charge. Lunch, tea,
and snacks are provided free during the teaching modules held in Karachi. |
| What are the venue and facilities? |
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The three teaching modules and the examination
module take place in Karachi at CBEC in a facilitative learning environment.
CBEC is located on the 5th floor of SIUT's Dewan Farooq Medical Complex. Adequate workspace, computers, internet access, library, and photocopying facilities are available on site. |