Medical Ethics & Humanities

Master of Arts (M.A.) or Graduate Certificate in Medical Ethics & Humanities

Enhance patient, family & community care

As medical science and technology continue to advance, there is an increasing concern over professional and ethical responsibilities in providing optimal care to patients and their families, and addressing issues among colleagues and institutions including, but not limited to: effective utilization of scarce or limited resources, disclosure of conflicts of interest, balancing healthcare delivery with clinical research, and developing therapeutic relationships in light of controversial public health policies and laws.

Build a foundation in the medical humanities

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courses to choose from

Application Deadline

Spring Admission: November 30
Summer Admission: April 30
Fall Admission: July 16

Delivery

Hybrid

Entry Terms

Summer, Fall, Spring semesters

Degree Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Program Length

Master of Arts: 18 months-6 years
Graduate Certificate: 9 months-6 years

Tuition & Costs

In-state tuition is $627 per credit hour.
Out-of-state tuition is $638 per credit hour.

Credit Hours

Master of Arts: 32 credit hours
Graduate Certificate: 10 credit hours

Application Requirements

Individuals who have earned a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university while maintaining an undergraduate GPA of at least a 3.0 are eligible to apply.

Learn more about the application process and requirements for the Medical Ethics and Humanities program at NEOMED.

Curriculum

Students pursuing the 32 credit Master of Arts (M.A.) may choose one of two tracks: medical ethics with an emphasis on clinical ethics, or the health humanities.

The 10-credit graduate certificate programs in either medical ethics or health humanities can be acquired in as little as nine months.