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The Master of Arts in Bioethics is an interdisciplinary program designed to cultivate diverse perspectives on ethical issues. It encourages rigorous examination of bioethical dilemmas by bridging theoretical ethics with real-world medical applications. This MA program equips students for advanced doctoral studies or enhances graduate work in disciplines like Philosophy, Law, Medicine, and Theology.
Loyola Marymount University's Bioethics Institute provides an MA program specifically developed to address modern ethical challenges emerging from life sciences and healthcare.
Combining rigorous academic study with a focus on social responsibility, the bioethics master's program:
Challenges students to thoughtfully examine current bioethical and healthcare concerns through multiple academic lenses.
Encourages in-depth evaluation of bioethical issues by connecting ethical principles with practical professional scenarios.
The MA degree consists of thirty graduate credits, achieved through ten three-credit courses (seven required and three electives). Full-time students typically take two courses per semester plus two summer courses, completing the program in twenty-one months. Accelerated twelve- or fifteen-month options exist for eligible applicants. While following a cohort model, the program offers flexible enrollment periods.