Program Overview
The JD Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 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 JD Healthcare Ethics 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 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the JD Healthcare Ethics 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
- Law and Medical Ethics
- Health Care Law
- Methods in Healthcare Ethics
- Clinical Internship/Externship (another Internship at HCE Director\x92s discretion)
- Foundations in Moral Philosophy
- Foundations in Religious Healthcare Ethics
- Comparative Religious Bioethics
- Genetics and Ethics
- Research Ethics
- Global Bioethics
- End of Life Ethics
- Public Health Ethics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
- Online Application: (See apply button above)
- Cover Letter with Statement of Interest
- Undergraduate and/or Graduate Transcripts
- GRE Score
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation. Typically, the three letters should be from faculty in the academic program(s) in which the student studied. Attach Recommendation Form.
- Writing Sample
- Other relevant documents (eg. for international students)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,234 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duquesne 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 Duquesne University
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, United States
Duquesne University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months