Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Philosophy; Bioethics is an interdisciplinary academic program that emphasizes both the conceptual and the practical aspects of bioethics. The standard completion time is 2 years. A thesis is required.
Thesis Courses (24 credits)
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BIOE 690 M.Sc. Thesis Literature Survey (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : A comprehensive literature survey in the general area of the thesis topic, to be completed in the first semester.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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BIOE 691 M.Sc. Thesis Research Proposal (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor(s) leading to a thesis proposal.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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BIOE 692 M.Sc. Thesis Research Progress Report (6 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : A status report on the progress in the thesis research.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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BIOE 693 M.Sc. Thesis (12 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Independent work聽under the supervision of the thesis聽advisor(s) leading to a thesis manuscript.
Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Required Courses (9 credits)
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BIOE 680 Bioethical Theory (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Overview of moral theoretical approaches to bioethics, as well as explorations of critical responses, meta-ethical foundations, methodological questions, and ethical issues arising in bioethics scholarship.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Friesen, Phoebe; Kimmelman, Jonathan (Fall)
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BIOE 681 Bioethics Practicum (3 credits)
Overview
Bio-Ethics : Four hours per week supervised placement within health care settings (e.g., intensive care, family practice, clinical ethics committees). In addition, students shall be assigned for the last month of the term to a single intensive placement. Participation in rounds, case discussions, and a weekly seminar.
Terms: Winter 2025
Instructors: Ells, Carolyn (Winter)
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PHIL 643 Seminar: Medical Ethics (3 credits)
Overview
Philosophy : An advanced course devoted to a particular philosophical problem as it arises in the context of medical practice or the application of medical technology.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken PHIL 543.
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
12 credits are to be taken in any graduate courses required or accepted by the Department of Philosophy for the granting of a master's degree.
