Dr. Rebecca Bennett

Professor

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Biography

Professor Rebecca Bennett has been teaching bioethics since 1993 and has published widely on various bioethical topics. She devised and launched innovative distance learning programmes including the LLM, MA, and PGCert in Health Care Ethics and Law. Bennett served as the Programme Director for the PhD in Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence from 2009 to 2014, focusing on innovative doctoral research. She is responsible for several Continuing Professional Development courses in Medical Decision-Making, which are accredited by the Royal College of Physicians. Her research includes ethical considerations surrounding Down’s syndrome, HIV testing, reproductive technologies, and the responsibilities involved in pregnancy and genetic screening. She published an Open Access book titled 'Welfare Future Children: Reproductive Ethics Disability Screening' scheduled for release in 2025. Her involvement extends to media engagements surrounding medical ethics, where she acts as an advisor and has participated in various public discussions. Bennett's commitment to teaching excellence was recognized when she received a teaching award from the University of Manchester in 2022. As an Associate Dean, she focuses on the progress of distance learning and online course development.

Research Interests

Experience

Programme Director

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Launched and led distance learning programmes in Healthcare Ethics and Law.

Associate Dean

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Responsible for the development and delivery of distance learning within the Faculty of Humanities.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.