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Masters in Bioethics, (MBE) |
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| FAQs |
| Why a Masters in Bioethics? |
Pakistan
has little presence in the contemporary international bioethics community
and the MBE is a step to help address this issue. This program is intended
for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge and expertise
in bioethics and assuming academic leadership roles in the discipline.
The graduates of MBE will be well placed to establish bioethics educational
programs and conduct relevant research in bioethics in their institutions.
It is envisaged that alumni of this program will strengthen the existing national network of the alumni of CBEC’s Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Ethics and will also contribute to the international discourse in bioethics with useful perspectives from a developing country. |
| Who may apply? |
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The MBE is suitable for mid-career professionals
who already possess qualifications and experience in primary fields such
as healthcare services, biomedical research, social sciences, or philosophy,
and who wish to incorporate bioethics education and research in their
institutions. A minimum of five years of work experience in the primary
field following the basic qualification is necessary. Preference will
be given to applicants with full time affiliation in an organization/institution
involved in education and research, and those who have been engaged in
sustained ethics related activities in the past. Applicants must have good writing skills and basic competency in computers including MS Office, web-based searches, and email. |
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Will the MBE affect my work schedule? |
| The MBE is especially structured for full time professionals and includes only brief periods of interruption in their work schedule. The program is spread over two years and requires students being present for 7 to 14 days in CBEC in Karachi for each intensive teaching module. The remaining instruction in relevant aspects of the discipline is provided via faculty monitored, distance learning assignments using the internet. Writing of the thesis and associated research during the last six months of the two years can be undertaken in the student’s parent institution. |
| What are the requirements for successfully completing the MBE? |
| To graduate, students are expected
to comply with CBEC’s established academic policies and rules. These
include punctuality, full attendance in all teaching modules, satisfactory
completion of course work and assignments including those related to distance
learning components, and active class participation. Submission of the
thesis per given deadline is also mandatory for graduation. |
What will it cost me to do the MBE? |
| CBEC-SIUT will waive tuition fee of all students
selected into the MBE program and all reading material is provided free
of cost. Reading packets for all modules will also be provided free of
cost to all the students. Lunch, tea, and snacks are provided free during
the teaching modules held in Karachi. |
| What are the venue and facilities? |
| These four teaching modules take
place in Karachi and CBEC provides a facilitative learning environment. |