Program Overview
The Bioethics at Loma Linda University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 humanities. 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 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioethics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bioethics and Society
- Philosophical Resources for Bioethics
- Bible,Theology, and Bioethics
- Masters Seminar \x96 I
- Masters Seminar \x96 II
- Research Methods
- Ethics for Scientists
- Ethical Issues in Public Health
- Christian Social Ethics
- Clinical Ethics Practicum I
- Clinical Ethics Practicum II
- Ethics and Health Disparities
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Moral Aspects of Art and Illness
- Heroes of Healthcare
- World Religions and Bioethics
- Bioethics and the Law
- Reading Tutorial
- Independent Research
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 3.3 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).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from a regionally-accredited institution; minimum 3.3 gpa
- GRE scores with following minimums:
- 60th percentile on verbal and quantitative sections
- 4.0 out of 6.0 on the analytical writing section
- An 800-word essay on the applicant\xc2\x92s background and goals, and how a bioethics degree would further these goals
- An admissions interview
- International: Internet-based TOEFL test score of 83 or higher (computer and paper-based tests vary)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 24,164 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda University 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2017-12-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months