Overview

On the Medical Humanities and Bioethics programme at Northwestern University through diverse readings, lively seminar discussions, and direct engagement withthe nationally renowned faculty, MA students develop a multifaceted understanding of medicine and a broad set of tools for addressing ethics questions.

Logistics

This program is designed around a typical work schedule. The core courses (MHB 401-406) meet in the evening, typically once weekly from 6 to 9pm.

The Special Topics course meets every Thursday from noon to 12:45pm. All classes meet on Northwestern's Chicago campus.

Careers and opportunities

Students in the single-degree MA program represent a wide range of educational backgrounds and career paths.

Most MHB students have completed or have firm plans to complete a degree that will enable them to work in a health care setting (e.g., an MD, an RN, or a MS in Genetic Counseling).

Equipped with both degrees, these graduates often apply their MHB education to clinical ethics consultation, institutional ethics leadership, policymaking, research, publishing, and teaching.

However, not all MHB students plan for careers in health care. Some have used the MA to supplement their legal training (a JD) and apply it to their work in health law or medical patent law.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Medical Humanities & Bioethics

Literature & Medicine

Special Topics in Medical Humanities & Bioethics

Medicine & Law

History of Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Liberal Arts Ethics View 69 other Masters in Ethics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

This program was designed for students who already have a professional degree, for example an MD, an RN, or a JD. A Master of Arts degree is not considered a terminal degree in this field and will likely not provide many opportunities for those with no further education.

However, we do not require that applicants have a degree beyond a bachelor's degree. If you plan to continue your education or otherwise think that the program fits your interests and goals, we would welcome your application.

In addition to the online application and application fee (currently $95), applicants must provide transcripts of past coursework, letters of recommendation from two faculty members or employers who can address their interest in medical humanities and bioethics and ability to do graduate level work, a one-page statement of purpose describing why they're seeking an MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics, and a writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

7935 USD / module

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Out-of-State

7935 USD / module

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In-State

7935 USD / module

≈ 7935 USD / module

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Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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