Program Overview
The Bioethics at Medical College of Wisconsin is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Milwaukee, 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
- Clinical Topics in Bioethics, Bioethics 10209 (3 credits)
- Philosophical Bioethics, Bioethics 10210 (3 credits)
- Law and Bioethics, Bioethics 10223 (3 credits)
- Bioethics Consultation and Committees, Bioethics 10231 (1 credit)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Individuals interested in the MA degree program must apply through the Medical College of Wisconsins Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The application process consists of:
(1) complete and submit the online application form with a $50 application fee;
(2) provide official transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools directly to the Graduate School;
(3) provide an official test score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) directly to the Graduate School; and
(4) provide letters of recommendation with recommendation forms from at least three references who can comment on the applicants ability to succeed in the program.
Applicants with an earned PhD, MD or JD may seek a waiver from the Dean of the Graduate School for the GRE score requirement. MCAT or LSAT scores may be submitted in lieu of GRE scores.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 765 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Medical College of Wisconsin 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 Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
