How do I apply to the program?
Applications are accepted
on a rolling basis and students are admitted for fall, spring and summer
start dates. Admission will be based on demonstrated ability in related
professional and research experience. Typical applicants to the master's
degree program should have an advanced academic (PhD, MA, MS) or professional degree (MD,
DO, DDS, PharmD, JD, BSN, MSN, MSW, STD, DMin, MPH) and work experience in a
related profession (the GRE is not required). If an applicant is
simultaneously pursuing another graduate or professional degree, MCAT, LSAT,
or GMAT scores may be accepted. In addition, because academic qualifications
are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade
point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
For more information on
Graduate School admission policies, go here:
http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/admission.shtml
Applicants who
do not have a graduate or professional degree but are simultaneously
pursuing another graduate or professional degree may submit MCAT, LSAT, or
GMAT scores in lieu of the GRE.
Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree and are not currently pursuing other
professional studies are encouraged to apply to the certificate program. The
certificate program may be taken as a stand-alone certificate; others pursue
the certificate as a point of entry into the M.A. program (for more
information about the certificate, please see below).
Transcripts for
all undergraduate and graduate work are required for admission to the M.A.
and certificate programs. Applicants ordinarily must have achieved a grade point
average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in their previous courses of study.
For more
information on Graduate School admission policies, go here:
http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/admission.shtml
Both the master's and certificate programs require continuous registration
(excluding summer). This means that students
who matriculate into this program should plan on registering for at least
one course a semester. The program cannot accommodate students who are not
able to maintain continuous registration. Before applying, please make
sure that you are able to commit the necessary amount of time and resources
to fulfill the demands of this program.
Application deadlines: Fall - June 15th; Spring - November 15th; Summer
- May 15th
If you would like more
information about our program please
complete the form by clicking
here.
Once you link to the Request
Information Form, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest,
then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics &
Health Policy.
If you are ready to apply, please go
here. Once you link to the application
page, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest,
then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics &
Health Policy. (The
application fee is waived when applying online)
NOTE: If applying by
paper application, via mail, a $40 application fee is required. If you have any immediate
questions, please e-mail:
onlinemasters@lumc.edu
Certificate Program Option
In addition to the MA program, we also offer a certificate
option. A certificate is awarded for completion of twelve credits (4
courses). Requirements for the Certificate include Clinical Bioethics,
and at least one of the following: Biomedical Ethics and the Law,
Justice in Health Care, or Principles of Healthcare Ethics. Students
that wish to matriculate into the MA program may apply certificate credit toward the MA degree.
Certificate applicants are not required to possess a
graduate or professional degree. Please use the online application
form noted above.
To meet the needs of those working in Catholic
health systems, the certificate program will be available with a concentration in Catholic health care
ethics. Click here
for information.
Non-Degree Seeking Student Option
Applicants interested in enrolling in
one course may do so by applying as a non-degree seeking student. Applicants must have at least a
bachelor's degree in order to apply as such. Please use the online
application form noted above.
To apply for
admission as a Non-Degree Seeking student, applicants are required to submit
one set of
official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions
attended.
What
materials will I need to apply for the program?
To apply for admission to the Master and Certificate programs in BIOETHICS, the
following documents are required from domestic applicants:
- A completed admission application (either
online, or paper application)
Once you link to the application
page, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest,
then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics &
Health Policy.
- One set of official transcripts from all
undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose (this is a brief,
one page statement that explains your interest in this program. Why are
you applying? How will you integrate this degree into your career?)
- Writing Sample (this should be a
piece of writing that shows us you are able to write clearly and think
critically. It may be something written for an academic course,
something you've published, or even something written for work)
For international applicants, the following documents
are required in addition to those listed above:
- A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
- Evaluations of international transcripts by an
outside credentialing service.
Go to
www.ece.org
for information about this service and to download an application.
All application documents should be sent to:
Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management
820 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800,
Chicago, IL 60611
If you have any questions regarding the application, please e-mail:
gradapp@luc.edu
If you wish to contact program faculty, please e-mail:
onlinemasters@lumc.edu |
