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Medical Humanities and Bioethics (MA) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Medical Humanities and Bioethics is designed to be taken part-time, with an expedited full-time track. Classes meet in the evening on the downtown Chicago campus and admission is limited to a small cohort each year.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program  |  Duration: MA single degree 1-2 years (part-time, expedited full-time track available); MD/MA 4 years; GC/MHB 1.5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Each core discipline has its own core course: Bioethics, Literature, Law, Anthropology, History, and Putting it all into practice (clinical ethics consultation, presenting, publishing and teaching).

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Application information

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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