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Bioethics and Humanities

A204 Magnuson Health Sciences Center B
206-221-6548
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The Department provides academic education and professional training in bioethics and humanities through an MA in Bioethics; an undergraduate Minor in Bioethics ; curricula in clinical ethics & professionalism for medical students, residents, and fellows; and continuing education activities for practicing health care professionals. We are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, & community service, promoting diversity and making our programs attractive to traditionally under-represented individuals. Faculty represent diverse scholarly disciplines, including medicine, genetics, philosophy, health services, religious studies, education, pathology, history, and other areas. Publications explore areas, including ethical, legal & social implications of genetics & genomic research; community-based participatory research; social justice & access to health care; social inequalities in health & health disparities; medical error; and palliative & end of life care.

 Undergraduate Program


Bioethics and Humanities

A204 Magnuson Health Sciences Center B
206-221-6548
bhadvise@uw.edu

 Program of Study: Minor: Bioethics


Program Overview

The Minor in Bioethics is designed for students aspiring toward careers in the health sciences and the health professions. Courses address ethical issues in health care, health policy, public health,and the conduct of health sciences research and provide students with an appreciation of the history, philosophy, and culture of medicine, public health,and the health sciences. Located in the School of Medicine, the Department of Bioethics and Humanities is devoted to teaching and research in bioethics and the humanities. The Department offers the only minor program available for undergraduates in the School of Medicine.

This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Minor in Bioethics

 Minor in Bioethics


Credential Overview

The Minor in Bioethics is designed for students aspiring toward careers in the health sciences and the health professions. Courses address ethical issues in health care, health policy, public health,and the conduct of health sciences research and provide students with an appreciation of the history, philosophy, and culture of medicine, public health,and the health sciences. Located in the School of Medicine, the Department of Bioethics and Humanities is devoted to teaching and research in bioethics and the humanities. The Department offers the only minor program available for undergraduates in the School of Medicine.

Completion Requirements

25 credits

  1. Minimum 13 credits of bioethics and humanities courses
  2. Electives from an approved list to reach 25 credits. If a B H course is cross-listed with another department's course, the course may be counted toward the B H-course minimum even if taken under the other department's prefix. See program website for more information on electives.
  3. Minimum 15 credits at the 300-400 level
  4. Minimum 2.0 grade in courses presented for the minor

 Graduate Program


Bioethics and Humanities


 Program of Study: Master Of Arts (Bioethics)


This program of study leads to the following credential:
  • Master Of Arts (Bioethics)
Admission Requirements

Contact department for requirements.

 Master Of Arts (Bioethics)


Completion Requirements

Contact department for requirements.