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Bioethics Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

Explore a practical, interdisciplinary, and in-depth exploration of bioethical issues for undergraduate students with a particular focus on public health ethics, medical ethics, and research ethics.

Faculty: School of Public Health  |  Department: School of Public Health  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses (13 credits): Health, Law and Ethics; Essentials of Health Equity; Ethical Issues in Public and Community Health; Medical Terminology; Interdisciplinary Resolution of Bioethics Cases; plus 3 elective credits.

Career pathways

Of interest to public health, pre-med and pre-health students; builds skills for public health, community health, acute care, hospice and palliative care, human subjects research and rehabilitation settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to undergraduates; prerequisites (PUBHLT 1305 and PUBHLT 0120) or PUBHLT 0500, sophomore level or higher, or permission of the certificate director. A 2.0 (C) average is required across the certificate requirements.

Duration: 18 credits

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