Medical Ethics, MSME

The Master of Science in Medical Ethics (MSME) provides rigorous methodological and conceptual training in bioethics for postdoctoral scholars who aim to become academic bioethicists competing for and conducting externally funded empirical research.  Although there are many bioethics-related masters-level graduate programs in the United States, none of these programs is designed to train physician-scientists or other scholars aspiring to empirically oriented bioethics faculty positions in academic medical centers and universities.  Penn’s MSME program fills this important need.

For more information: http://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/education-master-of-science-in-medical-ethics

Curriculum

Students complete 14.0 course units and must do so with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, students must achieve a grade of B- or better in each course and must produce scholarly papers that are accepted for publication.
 
Core Requirements
BIOE 6010Introduction to Bioethics1
BIOE 6020Conceptual Foundations in Bioethics1
Ethics Option1
Electives
Select 3 electives3
Mentored Research
Select 4 course units in Mentored Research4
Methods Training
Select 4 course units in Methods Training4
Total Course Units14
 

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2022 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.