St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Health Care Ethics/ Doctor of Medicine in St. Louis United States | Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
|
St. Louis United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
68,120
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The dual Ph.D. in Health Care Ethics and M.D. program at Saint Louis University prepares physicians to thoughtfully guide their clinical work while shaping broader medical policy among colleagues and society. As medical advancements accelerate, emerging technologies and healthcare challenges demand careful ethical evaluation of clinical approaches, hospital policies, and government regulations. Doctors frequently lead these critical conversations, particularly when making decisions for their patients. Healthcare institutions typically rely on specialized ethicists or ethics committees to address such complex matters. This combined degree develops physician-leaders capable of addressing ethical challenges both within healthcare organizations and at higher levels like state health boards. Alumni may also choose academic paths in medical education or residency program leadership.
Program Length - 5 Years
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All applicants to the Saint Louis University School of Medicine must take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and submit the results of this test to the committee on admissions. The test must be completed by September 2023. Letters of recommendation in support of your application are required for a complete application. If your school has a pre-medical advisory committee, a letter from the committee is sufficient, and you also have the option to supplement your committee letter with two additional letters of your choosing. M.D./Ph.D. students will be recognized as having satisfied all three Research Tools requirements based on trainee knowledge of medical terminology, biostatistics and library database searches. The remaining 27 credits of Ph.D. coursework, comprehensive exams, the dissertation and the public defense of the dissertation must be completed during the three years of Ph.D. study.
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 80
TOFEL pbt 550
IELTS 6.5
Tuition
USD
68,120