Graduate Bioethics Education Programs Results

This database is a reflection of the nature of a crowdsourcing project. ABPD is not endorsing these individual educational programs.

For more information about Bioethics and Humanities Academic Programs, please visit the ASBH webpage.

For more information about additional master’s and doctoral programs in bioethics, please visit the Hastings Center webpage.

Question Answer

Master’s Degree

Please indicate the type of degree associated with your educational program: Master of Health Ethics (MHE)
Educational program name: Master of Health Ethics
What institution administers your educational program? Memorial University
What bioethics program, department, or division administers your educational program? Division of Community Health and Humanities
City: St. John’s
State/Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
Country: Canada
Year first class matriculated:
Educational program website: http://www.mun.ca/bioethics/mhe
Does the educational program have a designated faculty program director? Yes
Program Directors Name Jennifer Flynn
Program Directors Title Associate Professor of Bioethics
Program Directors Email jflynn@mun.ca
Program Directors Phone 709 864-6029
Does the educational program have a designated staff program administrator? Yes
Program Administrators Name Shannon Steeves
Program Administrators Title Adminstrative Assistant
Program Administrators Email shannon.steeves@med.mun.ca
Program Administrators Phone 709 864-2890
What are the educational program’s admission requirements? Degree(s)
Transcript(s)
Standardized test(s)
Letters of recommendation
CV or resume
Statement of interest
Writing sample
Degree(s) Master’s degree
Standardized test(s)
Number of letters of recommendation: 0
Is the educational program offered with a dual degree? No
In conjunction with what other degree(s) is the educational program offered?
What is the minimum length of time to complete the full-time educational program? 12
What is the minimum length of time to complete the part-time educational program? 24
What is the typical length of time to complete the full-time educational program? 24
What is the typical length of time to complete the part-time educational program? 36
Is the educational program offered online or in-person? In-person only
What is the educational program’s average annual new trainee enrollment size? (Average over the last two years) 6
What is the cost per credit? 0
What is the educational program’s total tuition and fees?
More information on tuition:
Does the educational program offer tuition scholarships? No
Please describe what types of scholarships are available:
Does the educational program offer an annual stipend for trainees? No
What is the stipend per trainee?
What, if any, specific tracks/specializations are offered as part of the educational program?
How many credit hours are required to graduate?
How many courses are required to graduate? 6
Required course Ethics Theory
Important Cases in Bioethics
Introduction to the Canadian Health System
MHE Practicum
Elective Research Ethics
Public Health Ethics
Reproductive Ethics
Critical Theory in Society and Health
Theories of Social Justice
Reading Courses selected in consultation with the student’s supervisor
Is there a clinical component associated with the educational program? Yes
Does the educational program provide training in clinical ethics consultation? Yes
On average, how many clinical ethics consultations do your trainees participate in as an observer? 5
On average, how many formal clinical ethics consultations do your trainees lead? (i.e., interact with the provider/patient/surrogate and write the chart note)? 0
Do all of your trainees lead a minimum of 30 clinical ethics consultations (i.e., interact with the provider/patient/ surrogate and write the chart note)? No
Is the training in clinical ethics consultation grounded in the ASBH Core Competencies? No
Are trainees periodically assessed and evaluated for meeting the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out clinical ethics consultations in accord with the ASBH Core Competencies? No
How are trainees evaluated?
Do trainees complete an oral exam offered by a panel of three clinical ethics fellowship program directors? No
Are graduates purported by the educational program to be competent to conduct independent clinical ethics consultations? No
Does the educational program require any of the following to graduate? Thesis
Do graduates receive a certificate or diploma upon successful completion? Yes