Bioethics FAQWhat is the deadline for applications for Fall 2010?
Are there any special features of the application process to the Bioethics Program? In addition to the GSAS requirement of a personal statement, please submit a short essay on a topic of moral concern in current medical and/or environmental discussions. Is there financial aid? The Bioethics Program offers competitive tuition assistance to certain students. Some employers may support part-time study and the Center for Bioethics has competitive scholarships for students. For more information about applying for these scholarships, please contact the Program Director, William Ruddick. Decisions regarding tuition assistance for Fall 2010 will be made on April 15. http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.financialaid.html THE http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.financialaid.gradfellowships What prior studies does this program require? Applicants should have a Bachelor or Arts of Bachelor of Science degree, preferably with undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Medical, Professional, or Environmental Ethics; Political or Legal Philosophy; Medical Anthropology, History or Sociology; Health Care Administration, Law, or Policy; Ecology and Environmental Policy. A certificate course in Medical Ethics at NYU or elsewhere is also suitable qualification for admission. What courses can I choose from? A listing of electives is available at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/object/bioethics.0709.grad.courseofferings and at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/object/bioethics.coursetracks. The Program regularly updates lists of the courses available for each semester, along with detailed descriptions at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/page/graduate. Who are the faculty? The Program has a core and affiliated set of faculty. More information is available at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/page/people. What kind of events does the Center Sponsor? Since it's launch, the Bioethics Center has launched an array of events, available at http://bioethics.as.nyu.edu/object/bioethics.pastevents. How long will it take full-time students to complete their M.A. degree? Full-time students will be able to complete the degree in a single calendar year, with three or four courses in both Fall and Spring semesters, and a supervised Practicum and Master’s essay in the following summer. Part-time students who take only the minimum of two courses per year may take as long as four academic years (with a summer Practicum and Master’s essay). Likewise, students in NYU professional schools may, with permission of their deans, take an additional course each semester and in summers, and thereby complete the M.A. along with their professional degrees. To accommodate students who are otherwise fully employed, the core courses are given in the early evening. Most electives, however, are earlier in the day. How do I contact the Bioethics Program? You can reach the Bioethics Program by calling 212-992-7999, emailing bioethics at nyu dot edu, or sending mail to NYU Center for Bioethics, 285 Mercer Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10003 What is the procedure if I am currently enrolled in the Bioethics Program and need to take a semester or more off? The NYU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requires that *all * students maintain continuous enrollment in each semester until the degree is granted. Students who wish to take time off from the Bioethics MA Program *must maintain continuous enrollment.* Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations of GSAS will result in outstanding fees, possible application for re-admission into the program, and, in some cases, may affect the F-1 or J-1 visas of foreign students. All students who wish to take time off from the program must immediately contact the Bioethics Program to file the necessary forms. For GSAS students there are three ways to maintain continuous enrollment: *Register for at least one credit during the Fall and Spring semesters until the degree is conferred. * Take an approved official leave of absence. * Enroll for Maintenance of Matriculation. To do so, student must enroll in G47.4747 for one credit. For more information on the rules and procedures regarding the request for a leave of absence or continuous enrollment, please visit http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.pp.manual to download a manual. If I take courses at another institution, how many credits may I transfer to NYU? Masters students are limited to a total of 8 transfer credits. See http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.pp.manual for more detail. |
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