Albany Medical College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Bioethics, J.D./M.S. - Bioethics (in conjunction with Albany Law School and Samford University's Cumberland School of Law), Ph.D./M.S. - Bioethics (in conjunction with Albany Medical College), M.D./M.S. - Bioethics (in conjunction with Albany Medical College), Doctorate of Professional Studies - Bioethics, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ethics, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Ethics Consultation

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Alden March Bioethics Institute’s Online Graduate Programs provide mid-career professionals, joint degree students, and highly motivated post-baccalaureate students with an opportunity to supplement current education or career training with cutting-edge, innovative and challenging coursework in bioethics.

Students learn to identify ethical dilemmas, create and scrutinize policies and practices in healthcare and associated settings, and to help institutions and individuals solve tough moral issues.

Applicants are asked to fill out the online application at http://apply.amc.edu, submit all transcripts, and provide two letters of recommendation. If accepted into the program, a $100 fee is required to save the student's spot in the program.

Graduate entrance exam scores are required only for students that do not possess a terminal degree. Dual degree students must be accepted independently to their professional degree program as well as the MS in Bioethics Program.

Accreditation:

The Alden March Bioethics Institute's Doctorate of Professional Studies in Bioethics and Masters of Science in Bioethics graduate degree programs are approved and accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.

Eligibility Requirements:

Graduate entrance exam scores are required only for students that do not possess a terminal degree. Dual degree students must be accepted independently to their professional degree program as well as the MS in Bioethics Program.

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$2500/3 credits USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Medical Schools/Medical Centers

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: Under 1,000