OpenFieldCertificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Clinical Ethics and Healthcare Law
Postgraduate certificate curriculum for senior healthcare professionals examining end-of-life decision-making, patient autonomy, informed consent, and resource allocation in Swiss medical institutions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a healthcare profession and at least 2 years of clinical practice
- English language proficiency
- French C1
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Motivation statement analyzing an ethical dilemma in modern clinical practice
- Recommendation letters
- One professional employer reference
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Canton Vaud hospital professional continuing education grants (up to CHF 4,000 award)
- Application fee
- CHF 150
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 5,200 full certificate
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027 (Spring 2027 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Haute École de Santé Vaud (HESAV) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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