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Materials Needed for Program Application

Where to Send Application Documentation

International Applications


How do I apply to the program?

 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and students are admitted for fall, spring and summer start dates. Admission will be based on demonstrated ability in related professional and research experience. Typical applicants to the master's degree program should have an advanced academic (PhD, MA, MS) or professional degree (MD, DO, DDS, PharmD, JD, BSN, MSN, MSW, STD, DMin, MPH) and work experience in a related profession (the GRE is not required). If an applicant is simultaneously pursuing another graduate or professional degree, MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT scores may be accepted. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For more information on Graduate School admission policies, go here: http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/admission.shtml

 

Applicants who do not have a graduate or professional degree but are simultaneously pursuing another graduate or professional degree may submit MCAT, LSAT, or GMAT scores in lieu of the GRE.

 

Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree and are not currently pursuing other professional studies are encouraged to apply to the certificate program. The certificate program may be taken as a stand-alone certificate; others pursue the certificate as a point of entry into the M.A. program (for more information about the certificate, please see below).

 

Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work are required for admission to the M.A. and certificate programs. Applicants ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in their previous courses of study. For more information on Graduate School admission policies, go here: http://www.luc.edu/gradschool/admission.shtml

Both the master's and certificate programs require continuous registration (excluding summer). This means that students who matriculate into this program should plan on registering for at least one course a semester. The program cannot accommodate students who are not able to maintain continuous registration.  Before applying, please make sure that you are able to commit the necessary amount of time and resources to fulfill the demands of this program.


Application deadlines:
Fall - June 15th; Spring - November 15th; Summer - May 15th

 

If you would like more information about our program please complete the form by clicking here Once you link to the Request Information Form, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest, then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics & Health Policy.

If you are ready to apply, please go here. Once you link to the application page, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest, then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics & Health Policy. (The application fee is waived when applying online)

 

NOTE: If applying by paper application, via mail, a $40 application fee is required. If you have any immediate questions, please e-mail: onlinemasters@lumc.edu


Certificate Program Option
In addition to the MA program, we also offer a certificate option. A certificate is awarded for completion of twelve credits (4 courses). Requirements for the Certificate include Clinical Bioethics, and at least one of the following: Biomedical Ethics and the Law, Justice in Health Care, or Principles of Healthcare Ethics. Students that wish to matriculate into the MA program may apply certificate credit toward the MA degree. Certificate applicants are not required to possess a graduate or professional degree. Please use the online application form noted above.

 

To meet the needs of those working in Catholic health systems, the certificate program will be available with a concentration in Catholic health care ethics. Click here for information.

 

Leadership Training & Development (LTD) Program

The program of training and formation for executive leadership is designed to:

  • Provide a foundation in the Roman Catholic tradition of moral theology and social teaching requisite to be an effective advocate for the mission of Catholic health care.

  • Help participants develop skill in the application of Catholic teachings to organizational and clinical challenges in health care financing and delivery.

  • Form an ongoing community of information and support that fosters the formation of participants. This community has virtual and real-time aspects.

Click here for information.

 

Non-Degree Seeking Student Option
Applicants interested in enrolling in one course may do so by applying as a non-degree seeking student. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in order to apply as such. Please use the online application form noted above. 

 

To apply for admission as a Non-Degree Seeking student, applicants are required to submit

one set of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

 

What materials will I need to apply for the program?
To apply for admission to the Master and Certificate programs in BIOETHICS, the following documents are required from domestic applicants:

  • A completed admission application (either online, or paper application) Once you link to the application page, please select Biomedical Sciences in Program of Interest, then choose Areas of Interest: Bioethics & Health Policy.
  • One set of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose (this is a brief, one page statement that explains your interest in this program. Why are you applying? How will you integrate this degree into your career?)
  • Writing Sample (this should be a piece of writing that shows us you are able to write clearly and think critically. It may be something written for an academic course, something you've published, or even something written for work)
     

All application documents should be sent to:
Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management
820 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60611
If you have any questions regarding the application, please e-mail: gradapp@luc.edu

 

 

For international applicants, the following documents are required in addition to those listed above:

  • A Declaration and Certification of Finances Form
  • Evaluations of international transcripts by an outside credentialing service.
    Go to
    www.ece.org for information about this service and to download an application.



If you wish to contact program faculty, please e-mail: onlinemasters@lumc.edu
 


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