Master of Arts in Healthcare Ethics

Duquesne University

Duquesne’s master’s-level healthcare ethics program focuses on the study of ethical issues related to the many components of healthcare, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the ethical and moral principles that underlie healthcare practices, policies and decision-making. As a healthcare ethics student, you will explore topics such as decision-making capacity, surrogate decision-making, beneficence and health justice, alongside the philosophical, religious and cultural perspectives that shape attitudes toward ethical issues in healthcare. Upon graduation, you may build a career in a variety of sectors, including healthcare ethics consultation, hospital administration, healthcare policy, NGO work or academic research, where you will apply your knowledge to real-world ethical dilemmas in the healthcare field. The program is also the perfect leaping-off point for graduates to pursue a Ph.D. in healthcare ethics.

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