Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for admissions to the Master of Arts in Bioethics degree program may download an application or obtain an application packet by writing or calling:

1. Submit a properly completed Bioethics Program Application for Admission form;
2. Submit a nonrefundable, non-waivable application fee of $50 (the application fee is waived for dual-degree students);
3. Complete the Bioethics Program’s interview process (invitation only)
4. Submit two letters of recommendation properly signed and sealed.
5. Submit official transcripts verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher level degree program from a regionally accredited college or university. If the applicant has completed coursework at an institution in a foreign country, he/she must also submit an official, detailed course-by-course evaluation of this coursework. The applicant must obtain this evaluation from one of the following services:

Education Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414/289-3400
Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants: 305/273-1616
World Education Service (WES): 212/966-6311

An admission staff member will verify the information provided to determine whether all prerequisite coursework has been completed satisfactorily or will be completed prior to potential matriculation. Applications meeting all established standards for admission are forwarded to the Bioethics Program Admissions Committee. Each applicant will be notified in writing of the admissions committee’s action/decision.

Please Note: The receipt of your application materials and the status of your file can be tracked on the Midwestern University Web site. When we receive your application the Office of Admissions will send instructions for accessing your account information. Please notify Midwestern University of any changes to your mailing address and e-mail address.

All requests for withdrawing an application must be done in writing.

Application Deadline
The Bioethics Program uses a rolling admissions process. Completed applications are reviewed and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. Bioethics students may enter their programs during any academic quarter.

Technical Standards for Admission
Master of Bioethics and Health Professions Education Programs
A candidate must have abilities and skills in five areas: I) observation; II) communication; III) motor; IV) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; and V) behavioral and social. Technological compensation can be made for some limitation in certain of these areas, but a candidate should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner.

I. Observation: The candidate must be able to accurately make observations at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all of the other senses.

II. Communication: The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively in both oral and written form and be able to perceive nonverbal communication.

III. Motor: Candidates must be able to coordinate both gross and fine muscular movements, maintain equilibrium and have functional use of the senses of touch and vision. The candidate must possess sufficient postural control, neuromuscular control and eye-to-hand coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks.

IV. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The candidate must be able to problem solve, measure, calculate, reason, analyze, record and synthesize large amounts of information in a timely manner. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.

V. Behavioral and Social Attributes: The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and the consistent, prompt completion of all responsibilities and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically, mentally and emotionally taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to function as an effective team player, interest and motivation to learn are all personal qualities required during the educational process.

Matriculation Process
The matriculation process begins after an applicant receives notification of his/her acceptance into the Bioethics Program. The student must return both a signed matriculation agreement and an initial deposit to the Office of Admissions. The student must also complete the following:

1. Submit deposit monies by the date designated in his/her matriculation agreement. The entire deposit is applied toward the student’s first quarter tuition.
2. Submit official final transcripts verifying completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher level degree program from a regionally accredited college or university by the deadline of two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the first day of classes. For students who are accepted to MWU less than one month prior to the first day of classes, they will have 30 calendar days from the date of their acceptance to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Any special circumstances or requests for exceptions to this policy must be made by the Office of the Dean of the college. If students fail to submit all official final transcripts by the stated deadline, their acceptance or continued enrollment in the college may be jeopardized.
3. Submit proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, oral polio (opv), and diphtheria.
4. Submit proof of medical and disability insurance coverage. The student may select either a plan offered by an MWU-approved carrier or a comparable plan offered by an outside carrier of the student’s choice.
5. Satisfy Technical Standards for the Program.
6. If a non-U.S. citizen/nonpermanent resident provide documentation verifying that sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses while attending the College of Health Sciences.
7. Submit additional documents as required by the Office of Admissions.
8. Sign authorization form allowing a criminal background check
9. Sign the Midwestern University Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.

1. The applicant must apply and be accepted into the clinical program and Bioethics Program separately. Only applicants meeting minimum entrance requirements for both degree programs will be given an option for the dual-degree program.
2. The clinical degree program will be considered the primary degree program and the Bioethics Program the secondary degree program. Continuity of the primary degree program must be maintained.
3. The length of the secondary program will be extended for a duration of time sufficient to complete the secondary degree program. This is usually three to six months (for OT, CRNA and M.C.S. students) and may be individualized to accommodate availability of desired courses, academic proficiency, type of tract desired in the Bioethics Program (i.e., research or didactic tract), and student preferences. The Bioethics Program degree must be completed within a total of 60 months from initial matriculation.
4. The student must maintain the minimum cumulative GPA requirements of each program. Failure to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA in either program will result in the student being given an academic warning or placed on academic probation. This may result in deceleration or temporary suspension from the secondary degree program.
5. The number of credits required for completion of the Bioethics Program is degree-specific (see degree descriptions). Some courses from the student’s clinical degree program may be deemed suitable for credit in the Bioethics Program degree program. If approved, these courses may be substituted for elective credit in the Bioethics Program up to a maximum of six (6) credits. No Bioethics Program tuition will be charged for these credits.
6. In addition to the established quarterly tuition for the clinical degree program, students enrolled in a dual degree shall pay tuition to the Bioethics Program on a per credit basis. Dual-degree students accepted into the Bioethics Program at any time before graduation shall receive a 30% discount on the normal Bioethics Program per credit hour charge during their matriculation in the primary degree program and for up to 12 months following completion of their primary degree program. Quarterly Bioethics Program tuition is determined by the number of credits for which the student is registered.