Master of Arts (M.A.) Philosophy (Thesis): Bioethics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By McGill University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,159 CADTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy (Thesis): Bioethics offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, literature synthesis, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: Ethics, bioethics, health policy, human subjects, biomedical ethics, health inequalities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy (Thesis): Bioethics offered by the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty of Arts is a research-intensive program that emphasizes rigorous and engaging learning opportunities. The program's objective is to equip students with skills in critical thinking, literature synthesis, and the presentation of complex ideas to either continue their studies or pursue professional opportunities.

Keywords: Ethics, bioethics, health policy, human subjects, biomedical ethics, health inequalities

Admission Requirements

6.5+
3+
86+
The Department considers an Honours B.A. degree to include: • A general knowledge of the history of Western philosophy: Greek, Medieval, Modern; • A systematic knowledge of the main philosophical disciplines in their contemporary as well as historical contexts: logic, ethics, epistemology, and metaphysics; • An ability to present, in written form, clear and substantial reconstructions and analyses of the materials normally studied in the areas mentioned in (1) and (2).Master (Thesis / Non-Thesis)
Additional Requirements The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
• Letters of Reference – three (3) original letters of reference, from three qualified individuals familiar with your work • Writing Sample (15–20 pages) – a sample of your written work in philosophy • Personal Statement (2–3 pages) – explaining your reasons for wishing to undertake graduate studies in philosophy at McGill University

15 Jan 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
1,483 CAD
International
10,159 CAD

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