Overview

Bioethics from University of Pittsburg curriculum includes core courses, electives, clinical practica, and the MA thesis project. The degree is intended primarily to complement and enhance other graduate or professional education, although some students pursue the degree immediately upon graduation from college.

Careers

Designed for clinicians, lawyers, and students of the humanities and social sciences, the program emphasizes the philosophical foundation of bioethics.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Bioethics

Bioethics and Law

Clinical Practicum

Anthropology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00

More details

Applicants to joint programs must complete applications to both the Bioethics Program and the School of Law or Medicine.

Language

English

IELTS

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100

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Philosophy View 305 other Masters in Philosophy in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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100

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125

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application form.

$75 application fee.

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. The most informative letters of recommendation comment on the applicant’s critical reasoning ability and writing skills.

A personal statement of reasons for entering the program and goals for study within it.

A writing sample, preferably a paper that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to construct an argument in support of a claim related to a topic in bioethics, ethics, philosophy, or some other field of the humanities.

The Dietrich School will accept the Duolingo English Test as an alternative to TOEFL and IELTS from international student applicants.

Tuition Fee

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International

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 12 months.
National

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

25834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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