Program Overview
The Master in Bioethics is an academic program designed to train professionals in bioethics. It uses a multidisciplinary approach and consists of four modules: Fundamental Bioethics, Bioethics and Scientific Experimentation, Bioethics and Life and Human Health Care, and Research. The program aims to provide a solid foundation in bioethics and prepare professionals for careers in teaching, research, and consulting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master in Bioethics is an academic program designed to train professionals in the study and research of bioethics. It uses a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating scientific, anthropological, ethical, and legal perspectives. The program is aimed at professionals interested in bioethics, particularly those for whom bioethics training is a mandatory part of their professional development. Successful completion leads to a Master in Bioethics degree awarded by the university where the student is enrolled. The general objective is to train specialized professionals in bioethics at both theoretical and practical levels. Specific objectives include providing a solid scientific, anthropological, ethical, and legal foundation in bioethics; offering high-level theoretical and practical training; and training specialists capable of managing multidisciplinary study groups.
Outline:
The Master in Bioethics program consists of 90 credits and takes 12 to 24 months to complete. The program is structured into four modules:
- Module 1: Fundamental Bioethics (250 hours, 25 credits): This module introduces the general study of bioethics, providing theoretical foundations for discourse management and bioethics methods. It covers: Biology of the Human Body (30 hours), Anthropological Foundations of Bioethics (30 hours), Ethical Bases of Bioethics (30 hours), Workshop 1 (10 hours), General Bioethics (50 hours), Biolaw (40 hours), Research Methods (50 hours), and Workshop 2 (10 hours).
- Module 2: Bioethics and Scientific Experimentation (200 hours, 20 credits): This module focuses on bioethics applied to scientific experimentation and environmental care, using an interdisciplinary analysis model. It includes: Environmental Evolution and Sustainable Development (20 hours), General Biotechnology (50 hours), Workshop 3 (10 hours), Bioethics and Scientific Experimentation (60 hours), Applied Biolaw (50 hours), and Workshop 4 (10 hours).
- Module 3: Bioethics and Life and Human Health Care (250 hours, 25 credits): This module covers bioethics applied to life and health, again using an interdisciplinary approach. Topics include: Bioethics, Health and Medical Practice (50 hours), Bioethics of Human Sexuality and Reproduction (40 hours), Workshop 5 (10 hours), Legal Aspects and Senior Citizen Bioethics (70 hours), End of Life Bioethics (50 hours), Resolution/Transformation of Conflicts in the Healthcare Field (20 hours), and Workshop 6 (10 hours).
- Module 4: Research (200 hours, 20 credits): This module involves the development of a research project within the bioethics field, culminating in a Final Master Project (FMP) and a Proposal detailing the research. Note: Credit equivalence may vary depending on the enrolling university.
Teaching:
The program utilizes an integrative methodology, combining knowledge and skills acquisition through integrative exercises and project practices. The teaching staff includes a diverse group of academics and researchers from various institutions across several countries, including:
- Dr. Luis Vivanco Sierralta (Academic Administration)
- Dr. Irma Domínguez Azpíroz (General Academic Coordination)
- Dr. Roberto Andorno
- Dr. Nicolás Jouve de la Barreda
- Dr. Martha Tarasco Michel
- Dr. Marta Albert Márquez
- Dr. Luis Vivanco Sierralta
- Dr. Luis Raez
- Dr. Jean Laffitte
- Dr. Jacques Saudeau
- Dr. Gaetano Torlone
- Dr. Elio Sgreccia
- Dr. Alfredo Martínez Ramírez
- Blanca Bartolomé
- Dr. Carlos A. Gómez Fajardo
- Dr. Carlos Beltramo
- Dr. José Carlos Bermejo
- Dr. (c) Cesar Moreno
- Dr. (c) Jorge Olaechea
- Dr. (c) Montserrat San Martín
- Dr. (c) Vivian Lipari Zegarra
Careers:
The multidisciplinary nature of the program allows for diverse career opportunities, primarily in three areas: teaching, research, and professional field consulting.
Other:
FUNIBER periodically offers FUNIBER Training Scholarships.
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
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