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    Master of Arts in Bioethics

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    Winston Salem, USMAIn-person6 months
    $77,300.00
    Tuition
    over 6mo
    30
    Credits
    $80.00
    App fee

    Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University is a 30-credit, 6-month, in-person MA program based in Winston Salem, US. Tuition is $77,300.

    About the program

    The program covers clinical ethics, biomedical research ethics, and health policy and administration. It emphasizes bioethics in social context and bioethics and biotechnology.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027
    Spring 2028
    Nov 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE is not a Graduate School requirement for admission. Though the WFU Graduate School does not have a minimum test score for the GRE, we look for a combined score of 300-302 (50th percentile) on the Verbal and Quantitative sections and 4.0 or greater in the Analytical Writing section
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum total score on the TOEFL is 90 (internet-based)
    IELTS
    required
    Min minimum score on the IELTS is 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $26,140.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University is $77,300 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University online or in-person?
    Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University take to complete?
    Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University is structured around 6 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University?
    Per the program's published guidance: B average
    What work-permit options follow Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Arts in Bioethics at Wake Forest University: 12 months OPT (US)