Master in Bioethics and Biolaw (Interuniversity)
The Master's Degree in Bioethics and Biolaw, which is part-time and organised jointly by the University of La Laguna and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is the result of the adaptation of a previous Master's Degree in which, in addition to the two Canarian universities, the Universities of the Basque Country, Zaragoza and Rovira i Virgili participated. The need for training in Bioethics has been clearly established in recent years, as a result of the complexity that clinical practice has acquired and the paradigm shift in the relationships between professionals and patients. "Good intentions" or common sense are not enough; it is necessary to delve deeper into the philosophical and anthropological foundations of the human being, health and illness, as well as into the current ethical and deontological criteria, as well as into the legal consequences and civil and criminal liability of medical acts. The importance of bioethics has been underlined by numerous works within international organisations (WHO, UNESCO, ERC) and international medical associations. The aim of this master's degree is to train, in a multidisciplinary way, professionals from different fields who are interested in increasing their training in the different aspects of bioethics and biolaw. In previous editions, for example, students of medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, law, philosophy, social work, economics, basic research and others have participated.
General information
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Duration: 1 year
- Type of teaching: Blended learning
- Guy: Interuniversity
- Location:
- On-Line. Two face-to-face weekend sessions (Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon) per year to be held at the ULL or the ULPGC
- Academic direction:
- The training of professionals to identify ethical problems in the healthcare field is specifically oriented towards the training necessary to facilitate the creation of Healthcare Ethics Committees (CEA). It is also complemented by a broader vision, since from the outset an interdisciplinary programme has been planned, ensuring that academic direction and teaching are supported by experience and training in different and complementary areas related to Bioethics and Biolaw (Law, Medicine, Research and clinical trials, and Nursing).
- Possess any of the following qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in medicine, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, and other related degrees, Bachelor's or Diploma holders in these subjects, according to previous study plans
- It is expected that he/she be sensitive to the values of respect and dignity of the person without distinctions of culture, creed or sexual orientation, and committed to the improvement of society.
- According to DECREE 168/2008, of July 22, which regulates the procedure, requirements and evaluation criteria for the authorization of the implementation of university education leading to the obtaining of official Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (art. 4.5), students must prove knowledge of a second language, preferably English, at an adequate level and in line with teaching needs. This level will usually be B1.
You can consult the teaching staff who teach in the degree and their brief teaching, research and professional curriculum vitae through the following link:
In addition, linked to the teaching guides for each subject, you can also access the brief curriculum vitae of the responsible teaching staff:
- Professionals with an interest in Bioethics. Specifically trains to be a member of the Research Ethics Committees, Clinical Research Ethics Committees, Animal Welfare and Research Committees and Healthcare Ethics Committees.
The planning and mobility management resources provided by the University of La Laguna itself will be used.
You can find more information about mobility grants for students in university master's degrees at this calls page.
In addition, you can consult here information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education.
The University of La Laguna has mobility calls for postgraduate students, through its Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization:
General information
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Duration: 1 year
- Type of teaching: Blended learning
- Guy: Interuniversity
- Location:
- On-Line. Two face-to-face weekend sessions (Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon) per year to be held at the ULL or the ULPGC
- Academic direction:
- The training of professionals to identify ethical problems in the healthcare field is specifically oriented towards the training necessary to facilitate the creation of Healthcare Ethics Committees (CEA). It is also complemented by a broader vision, since from the outset an interdisciplinary programme has been planned, ensuring that academic direction and teaching are supported by experience and training in different and complementary areas related to Bioethics and Biolaw (Law, Medicine, Research and clinical trials, and Nursing).
- Possess any of the following qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in medicine, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, and other related degrees, Bachelor's or Diploma holders in these subjects, according to previous study plans
- It is expected that he/she be sensitive to the values of respect and dignity of the person without distinctions of culture, creed or sexual orientation, and committed to the improvement of society.
- According to DECREE 168/2008, of July 22, which regulates the procedure, requirements and evaluation criteria for the authorization of the implementation of university education leading to the obtaining of official Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degrees of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands (art. 4.5), students must prove knowledge of a second language, preferably English, at an adequate level and in line with teaching needs. This level will usually be B1.
You can consult the teaching staff who teach in the degree and their brief teaching, research and professional curriculum vitae through the following link:
In addition, linked to the teaching guides for each subject, you can also access the brief curriculum vitae of the responsible teaching staff:
- Professionals with an interest in Bioethics. Specifically trains to be a member of the Research Ethics Committees, Clinical Research Ethics Committees, Animal Welfare and Research Committees and Healthcare Ethics Committees.
The planning and mobility management resources provided by the University of La Laguna itself will be used.
You can find more information about mobility grants for students in university master's degrees at this calls page.
In addition, you can consult here information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education.
The University of La Laguna has mobility calls for postgraduate students, through its Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization: