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Religious Studies (Thesis): Bioethics (M.A.) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Religious Studies; Bioethics is offered in collaboration with the Biomedical Ethics Unit. The program focuses on the conceptual frameworks and tools to address fundamental questions about life and the interventions by healthcare in research, policy and practice. The program includes a thesis and practicum on bioethics.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Religious Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

The 45-credit programme comprises thesis courses (24 credits), required courses (12 credits) and complementary courses (9 credits).

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Application information

Entry requirements

B.A. with a Major or Honours in Religious Studies, a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) or a Master of Divinity (M.Div.), normally with a minimum CGPA of 3.3/4.0 (B+); applicants with fewer than 30 appropriate credits in Religious Studies or Theology are normally required to complete a Qualifying program. S.T.M. applicants need a B.A. in a major or honours program in Religious Studies or Theology with at least a B+ (CGPA 3.3/4.0).

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply

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