Program Overview
The Medicine and Bioethics at University of Pittsburgh is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 30 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 Medicine and 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: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medicine and Bioethics 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
- Philosophy of Medicine
- Theoretical Foundations of Applied Ethics
- Bioethics
- Clinical Practicum I
- MA Thesis in Bioethics
- Bioethics and Health Law
- Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics
- Gender, Ethics, and the Body
- Historical and Sociological Perspectives in Public Health
- Medical Anthropology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Documents Required:
Online application form.
$50 application fee. The fee can be paid by credit card through ApplyYourself or by check or money order payable to the \'University of Pittsburgh\'.
Digital scans of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Official transcripts are not required during the application process. Applicants who are accepted will be required to submit certified transcripts when they accept the offer of admission and matriculate.
Three letters of recommendation.
A personal statement of reasons for entering the program and goals for study within it.
A writiing sample, preferably on a topic in bioethics, ethics, philosophy, or some other field of the humanities.
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English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States
University of Pittsburgh 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- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 30 months