Why WFU? – Graduate Program in Bioethics

Bioethics brings together theory and practice in health care, health policy, health-related research, and the many humanities-based disciplines in this broad and diverse field.
Bioethics complements past and future academic and professional study.
The questions of bioethics matter to everyone
Bioethics contributes to theory, practice, and policy.

WFU named “most beautiful” Campus in NC by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

Interdisciplinary, flexible, intimate, responsive program.
Students with diverse experience, perspectives, directions.
Expert, committed, highly available faculty with national/international stature.
Emphasizes face-to-face interaction, promotes scholarly and interpersonal communicative capabilities, and fosters close relationships among students and faculty.
Small class sizes and versatile curricular and research options.
Builds bridges among the sciences, the humanities, and the professions.
Evening and once a week classes ideal for working professionals.
Attractive to undergraduate students in pre-health, pre-law and humanities programs who continue onto professional schools and/or doctoral programs.
Blending theory and practice in courses, thesis work, and wide-ranging opportunities for students.
Multiple degree and non-degree combinations and options for study.
Multiple directions for graduates’ future work.

Why Study Bioethics at WFU?