MD/Medical Humanities and Bioethics at Northwestern University

Programme overview

Our Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethic program emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of bioethics through the humanities and the values-oriented social sciences. The goal of the program is a rigorous master's level education in the legal, historical, philosophical, and cultural contexts of medicine. When combined with the Feinberg medical degree, graduates will be able to use their multidisciplinary understanding of medicine in their teaching, advising, and ethical decision making.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

This program is designed to fit around Feinberg's medical curriculum. There are two options for completing the MA coursework (illustrated below).

Career pathways

We require two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or employer.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the application and an application fee of $95, you must provide a one-page statement of purpose describing why you are seeking a combined-degree program, as well as a writing sample. We require two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or employer. MCAT scores will be accepted in place of GRE scores.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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