Graduate Program: Bioethics (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Bioethics (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Bioethics provides a flexible and convenient option for advancing the bioethics knowledge in an asynchronous format. Bioethics, by its nature, is a subject that crosses traditional boundaries between academic disciplines. The certificate is an introductory option into the study of Bioethics, providing foundational education opportunity for working professionals in the fields of healthcare. This 12-credit certificate provides a gateway option into the pending approval of a Master of Arts in Bioethics.

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

The Department of Bioethics and Medical Humanism's mission is to provide leadership in bioethics research, education, practice and public engagement.

We strive to prepare students to provide respectful, humane patient care, to address current ethical problems in health care through research and discussion and to engage with providers, patients, and families to resolve their ethical conflicts.

We use relevant medicine, law, moral reasoning, literature, drama and art to inform students about ethical issues and prepare them to empathize and communicate compassionately.

 
College

College of Medicine, Phoenix

 
Campus where offered

Phoenix Campus - Phoenix

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Molly G Kurtz
480-459-1019
Graduate Program Coordinator
Molly G Kurtz
480-459-1019
Director of Graduate Studies
David H Beyda
602-827-2108
Graduate College Degree Auditor
Megan Jia Mcnulty-Luoma
520-626-9962
 
Tuition and Fees
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Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Application Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with a 2.75 cumulative GPA
    • A student may apply to the program prior to receiving their bachelor's degree but must have received the degree prior to starting the program.
    • International applicants visit Graduate College for more information
  • Statement of Purpose (up to 750 words) Answer the following questions:
    • Why do you want to study bioethics?
    • Why is this program a good fit for you?
    • How will you benefit the program?
    • What are your academic and professional experiences and/or expertise that will contribute to your success in this program?
    • What are your career goals, and how do you think this program will help you achieve them?
  • CV/resume: upload a copy of your curriculum vitae/resume in PDF format.
  • Letters of Recommendation: 1 required (Ideally, these letters should be written by professors, research or professional supervisors that can speak about your academic and research abilities and potential for graduate studies.)
 
Standardized Tests

GRE scores are not required.

International Students please visit the Graduate College website on English Proficieny Requirements.

 
Funding Opportunities

The Department does not currently offer any department level financial support, including Graduate or Teaching Assistantship (GA or TA). Please visit the Graduate College website for to explore possible funding opportunities.

Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. Please refer to the UA Registrar's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall: Month day
  • Spring: Month day

International Applicants:

  • Fall: Month day
  • Spring: Month day
 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

12 

Core Coursework Requirements

ETH 500 Foundations of Bioethics, 3 units

 
Elective Coursework

ETH/LAW 515 Healthcare Ethics, 3 units

ETH 572 Current Controversies in Bioethics, 3 units

ETH 501 Biomedical Ethics and Global Corruption, 3 units

ETH 502 Humanities, Ethics, and health: A Global Perspective, 3 units

ETH 503 Biomedical Ethics and the Law, 3 units

ETH 504 Applying Key Moral Theories to Issues in Global Ethics, 3 units

ETH/PHPM 608A Public Health Law and Ethics, 3 units

ETH/RELI 506 Religious Diversity in Healthcare: Intercultural Training, 3 units (starting Fall 25)

ETH 520 Ethics Consultations: The How’s and Why’s, 3 units

ETH 506 Chronicle of Medical Ethics: Past & Present, 3 units

ETH 521 Narrative Medicine in Narrative Ethics, 3 units

ETH 522 Controversies of Life and Death: The beginnings and ends, 3 units

ETH 516 Pediatric Ethics, 3 units

ETH 517 Ethics and the Arts, 3 units

ETH/LAW 575 Clinical Research Ethics, 3 units

 
Additional Requirements

N/A

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 
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Last revised 30 May 2023