Bioethics MS
Mission
The MS in Bioethics program at UTRGV prepares leaders in bioethics, social justice, and health equity to create opportunities and manage resources effectively while remaining responsive to the diverse challenges within complex social, political, and economic climates. Whenever possible, content and expertise drawn from the Rio Grande Valley region will provide learners with a unique perspective on bioethical challenges in health that lead to disparities in outcomes and inequities in care and resources
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the program, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
- Submission of 2 letters of recommendation. At least one of the letters must be an academic reference; the second letter of recommendation maybe academic or professional
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 Credits)
| INTM 6300 | Introduction to Bioethics and Health Care | 3 |
| INTM 6307 | Philosophical and Theoretical Thought in Bioethics | 3 |
| INTM 6314 | Ethics in Biomedical Research | 3 |
| INTM 6318 | Methods of Inquiry in Bioethics | 3 |
Prescribed Electives (6 Credits)
Free Electives (9 Credits)
Choose three electives with approval by Faculty Advisor or Program Director.
Capstone Requirement
Project (3 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 30