Master of Arts in Bioethics

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Master of Art in Bioethics

The Master of Arts in Bioethics degree program provides rigorous, advanced, interdisciplinary study in bioethics for professionals and students interested in the social and ethical challenges facing medicine and the life sciences...read more.

 

Director's Welcome

Program Highlights
  • 30 credit hours: 18 required credits and 12 elective hours
  • Full time or part time study available 
  • Three tracks: thesis, exam, or capstone project
  • Innovative practicum placements
Featured Practicum Sites
Grady Logo 2This practicum explores the role of a professional medical ethicist at Grady Memorial Hospital...a 950-bed hospital with six out-patient clinics and a 288-bed nursing home.
Most of the patients enter the hospital through the emergency room and have either no health care insurance or only government insurance through Medicaid and Medicare...Read more
News & Events

Information Sessions about the program

Bioethics Basic Writing Workshop: January 17

MA-Bioethics Applications due March 1

Student Profiles

Williams PhotoHelen Williams grew up in Birmingham, England. She completed her MD, residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatology...read more.

Dual Degrees

The MA-Bioethics Program is pleased to be able to partner with other schools at Emory to offer the following dual degree programs:

  • MD/MA
  • MTS/MA