Program Overview
The Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola University Chicago is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioethics and Health Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioethics and Health Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical Bioethics
- Justice & Health Care
- Biomedical Ethics & the Law
- Principles of Health Care Ethics
- Masters Research Capstone
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements:
Admission will be based on demonstrated ability in related professional and academic experience. Typical applicants to the Master\'s and Doctoral degree programs should have an advanced academic (PhD, MA, MS) or professional degree (MD, DO, DDS, PharmD, JD, BSN, MSN, MSW, STD, DMin, MPH, etc) and work experience in a related profession.
Applicants who do not have a graduate or professional degree but are simultaneously pursuing another graduate or professional degree may submit MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT scores in lieu of the GRE (not required).
Applicants who have a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree and are not currently pursuing other professional studies are encouraged to apply to the certificate program. \xc2\xa0
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,069 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loyola University Chicago directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, United States
Loyola University Chicago is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months