Bioethics | Graduate School Programs

蝌蚪窝 Bioethics Programs and Certificates

Learn how to analyze and resolve difficult ethical issues that arise in healthcare institutions from one of the first programs of its kind. The curriculum is delivered through a combination of classes, seminars, and clinical/teaching practicums, most of which is conveniently offered online. Additionally, you will complete a project – applied or theoretical in nature – conducted under the supervision of a faculty member and overseen by a thesis committee.

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Master of Arts in Bioethics

If you鈥檙e focused on helping physicians and healthcare institutions analyze and resolve difficult ethical issues that arise at the bedside in individual patient cases, MCW鈥檚 MA in Bioethics may be just for you

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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Bioethics

If you鈥檙e interested in gaining an essential introduction to the philosophical, legal and clinical foundations of bioethics, MCW鈥檚 Certificate in Bioethics program was created just for you.

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Graduate Certificate of Advanced Qualifications in Human Subjects Protection

The Certificate of Advanced Qualifications in Human Subjects Protection provides additional training and academic benefit to advanced IRB members, i.e., those that have served on an IRB for more than two years.

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