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Overview
The MS in Bioethics program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley prepares leaders in bioethics, social justice, and health equity to create opportunities and manage resources effectively while remaining responsive to the diverse challenges within complex social, political, and economic climates. Whenever possible, content and expertise drawn from the Rio Grande Valley region will provide learners with a unique perspective on bioethical challenges in health that lead to disparities in outcomes and inequities in care and resources.
Key Features
This program is designed to prepare learners who:
- Develop a theoretical framework for understanding bioethical issues.
- Engage in critical dialogue about ethical challenges related to complex human situations and equity in healthcare.
- Critically synthesize empirical and non-empirical content relative to bioethics and social justice.
- Critically examine bioethical issues impacting health care decisions.
- Understand the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations especially Hispanics, migrants, and immigrants in achieving health equity.
- Examine bioethical considerations in conducting research especially with vulnerable populations.
- Provide leadership in identifying and resolving injustices in the healthcare arena.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Philosophical and Theoretical Thought in Bioethics
- Methods of Inquiry in Bioethics
- Human Rights, Justice, and Health
- Health Systems, Health Policy, and Health Equity
- Ethnicity, Culture, Race and Health Equity
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
Rolling admission. Priority deadlines: Fall - August 5, Spring - January 5, Summer I - May 25
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Philosophy & Ethics View 79 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended.
- Submission of 2 letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters must be an academic reference; the second letter of recommendation maybe academic or professional
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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