Master's Degree in Bioethics and Biolaw (Interuniversity)

The online Master's Degree in Bioethics and Biolaw, organized 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 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 consequence of the acquired complexity of clinical practice 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 human beings, health, and disease, as well as into 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 underscored by numerous studies within international organizations (WHO, UNESCO, ERC) and international medical associations. This master's program aims to provide multidisciplinary training to professionals from diverse fields who are interested in furthering their education in the various aspects of bioethics and biolaw. Previous editions have included students from medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, law, philosophy, social work, economics, basic research, and other fields.

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General information

  • Credits: 60 ECTS
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Type of teaching: Interuniversity and Online
  • 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:

Purpose of the Master's Degree
  • 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).

Who is it for?
  • 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.

Which teachers teach it?

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:

What career opportunities are available?
  • 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.

Are there any mobility options?

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:

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