The humanities
tell us about
our lives, our
cultures, and
our societies.
They provide the
traditions,
interpretations,
and visions that
define our
existence and
shape our future.
Master's Degree Program in Bioethics
and
Medical Humanities
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Master's Degree Program in Bioethics and Medical Humanities will be required to meet all requirements for admission established by the Graduate School at USF, including:
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent degree from a regionally accredited university, with a "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) average or better in all work attempted while registered as an upper division student working toward a baccalaureate degree; AND
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score (GMAT or MCAT score maybe substituted for GRE); OR
- An equivalent measure approved by the Board of Trustees, taken within five years preceding application.
Applicants to the program will be expected to have some competency in basic research design and methods (either qualitative or quantitative) that will be determined from student transcripts. Students who do not meet this prerequisite will be encouraged to enroll in USF courses that provide this foundation.
Program Admission Deadlines:
Spring: October 15 Summer: March 1 Fall: March 15
Application Information:
Since the MABMH is a Direct Receipt Program, all application materials are sent directly to our office. See address below.
Please be sure to send the following:Graduate Application - OnlineApplication Fee - OnlineFlorida Residency Classification FormGPA WorksheetLegal Disclosure FormLetters of Recommendation (1-3 accepted)2 Official TranscriptsGRE test scoresPersonal Statement - discuss how this degree program will meet your academic and career goalsPassport Size Photo
Students who apply online and pay with a credit card still need to send hard copies of additional application materials (transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation and personal statement) to the following:
Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities
Department of Internal Medicine
University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 19
Tampa, FL 33612-4799
All admissions forms are available at http://www.grad.usf.edu/newsite/admissions/grad_app.asp
For complete graduate admissions information please visit http://www.grad.usf.edu/newsite/admissions/main.asp
Remember to keep a copy of everything that you mail in to our office.
Contact Information:
Kimberly S. Brown
Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities
813-974-5300
813-974-5460 (fax)