Doctoral Degrees in Healthcare Ethics
Duquesne’s Center for Global Heath Ethics provides a number of unique scholarly and professional training programs in healthcare ethics, among them four doctoral programs.
These programs—Ph.D. and DHCE programs in healthcare ethics and Catholic healthcare ethics—are designed to prepare you for a future in academia, healthcare or a variety of intersecting professions. You will focus on pivotal issues in healthcare ethics and learn to understand these topics within the context of healthcare as a phenomenon that connects people and the environment.
Through these programs, we cultivate academic excellence, ethically responsible judgment and social justice in a global context. In addition to the more traditional focus in healthcare ethics, as a student in either of these doctoral programs you will focus on global health ethics, engage with experiences in other cultures and religions and consider the connections between health, the environment, society and the economy.
These programs will set you apart intellectually and professionally, preparing you to advance global discourse on healthcare ethics and advance your career. Whether you go on to serve in a clinical ethics setting, work for an NGO or governmental body or join teaching or research programs, you will be positioned to have a meaningful impact on a global scale.
We offer a flexible curriculum and can accommodate distance students. The training you receive will prepare you for a career in academia, healthcare or an array of interconnected fields.
Intakes
- Jan
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Explore career opportunities where you will be able to build a meaningful career, make an impact working alongside your neighbors, embrace our mission to improve the lives of others- to create a future everyone can share in. We are looking for problem-solvers who always think bigger- and whose ingenuity is driven by passion, compassion and empathy.
Duquesne University offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support overall well-being including: health, wellness, work-life balance, and planning for a successful career and future.
- Generous time off
- Maternity/Parental Leave
- Retirement Planning
- Choices for comprehensive medical insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
GPA at 3.5 or higher
GPA for prerequisite courses of 3.5 or higher
GRE at 308 or higher. GRE scores must be from last 5 years.
The University requires the following minimum scores* for general admission consideration:
TOEFL (iBT) 80
IELTS 6.5**
Duolingo English Test 105
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
95940 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD