D.O./M.A. in Bioethics (Dual-Degree Track)
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This dual-degree track is approximately 44 months in length and is designed for KCUMB medical students who decide to pursue a joint master’s degree in bioethics. Since dual-degree students are not required to remain on campus for their third- and fourth-year clerkships, some of their course work is online.
With the D.O./M.A. in Bioethics degree, graduates will be prepared to address complex ethical issues and provide leadership on hospital ethics committees, among their physician peers and in the local community. This degree may also provide a competitive edge when applying for residencies or fellowships.
Standard Curriculum
Curriculum Overview
The following details the curriculum for the M.A. in bioethics in the dual-degree program. Click here to learn more about the College of Medicine.
Fall Semester (MSI)
IDIS 110 Ethics for Physicians (1)
Spring Semester (MSI)
BETH 506 Exploring the Foundations of Bioethics (2)
Summer Semester (MSI)
BETH 501 History and Methodology in Bioethics (3)
BETH 504 Diversity, Culture and Bioethics (3)
Fall Semester (MSII)
BETH 503 Religious Perspective on Bioethics (3)
BETH 505 Bioethics at the Margins (3)
Spring Semester (MSII)
BETH XXX Elective (3)
BETH XXX Elective (3)
Fall Semester (MSIII)
BETH 507 Clinical Dilemmas Seminar (3)
Spring Semester (MSIII)
BETH XX Elective (3)
Fall and/or Spring Semester (MSIV)
BETH 550 Bioethics Final Project
Important: This is meant to provide a brief overview of the curriculum. For complete course policies and requirements, see the College Catalog.
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