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    Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS)

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    Rochester, USMSIn-person9 months
    $64,500.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    30
    Credits
    $60.00
    App fee

    Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester is a 30-credit, 9-month, in-person MS program based in Rochester, US. Tuition is $64,500.

    About the program

    The program uses humanities and arts perspectives to study human contexts of healthcare, covering narrative skills, clinical ethics, history of the body, observational skills from visual arts, and a capstone independent study applying humanities methods to a healthcare issue.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Nov 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Official TOEFL (SMD school code: 2948, SOPHAS application code: 5688) or IELTS Scores - Applicants are required to provide official scores that are within 2 years of the original test date. (no numeric minimum stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Official TOEFL (SMD school code: 2948, SOPHAS application code: 5688) or IELTS Scores - Applicants are required to provide official scores that are within 2 years of the original test date. (no numeric minimum stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,146.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester is $64,500 across 30 required credits.
    Is Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester online or in-person?
    Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester is offered in-person.
    How long does Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester take to complete?
    Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester is structured around 9 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum GPA of 3.25
    What work-permit options follow Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester?
    Post-completion work rights for Health Humanities and Bioethics (MS) at University of Rochester: 12 months OPT (US)