The MA in Bioethics is designed with various groups of students in mind, including physicians and medical students seeking to develop expertise in this challenging field, nurses and other health care workers, lawyers, those with political and public policy interests in pro-life and related areas, and individuals who are preparing for a career in related college or university teaching. The program is particularly well suited to those with heavy professional or other responsibilities who need a flexible 32 semester hour program with room for off-campus study and short-term intensive courses.