Program Overview
The Medical Ethics at University of Pennsylvania is a MSc 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 Medical 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
- Tuition: USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Ethics 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
- Proseminar
- Introduction to Bioethics
- Conceptual Foundations in Bioethics
- Rationing
- Research Ethics
- Advanced Clinical Ethics
- Mentored Research
- Data Collection Methods
- Data Analysis
- Introduction to Statistics
- Applied Regression Analysis
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 3.5 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:
- Applicants should complete the MSME application\xc2\xa0
- Include a non-refundable $70 application fee made payable
- Include a current resume/CV.
- Include a writing sample, which demonstrates your potential to do independent scholarly work.
- Arrange to have all transcripts of previous post-secondary work sent. NOTE: We do not require the GRE or any other test scores.
- Arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation from close professional colleagues or academic instructors sent. NOTE: There are no recommendation forms included in the application packet.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 5,193 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States
University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-29
- Language English
- Duration 24 months