Bioethics

Faculty

Director: Roberto Dell’Oro

Mission Statement

The graduate programs in bioethics at Loyola Marymount University are distinct programs of study leading to a Master of Arts degree or a Graduate Certificate in Bioethics. The programs seek to provide graduate educational opportunities that will enable students to reflect systematically on contemporary issues in bioethics through a challenging liberal arts and sciences curriculum with a commitment to social justice.

Contact Information

Director: Roberto Dell’Oro
E-mail: rdelloro@lmu.edu
Program Administrator: Elizabeth Quiros-Loe
E-mail: equirosl@lmu.edu
Administrative Assistant: David H. Rogoff
E-mail: David.Rogoff@lmu.edu
Website: www.lmu.edu/bioethics
Offices: University Hall 4500

Admission Requirements

The Master of Arts and Graduate Certificate programs follow the same admission criteria.

Prerequisites:

Baccalaureate degree or its equivalent
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0

Application Requirements:

Graduate Division Application
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Short Essay Response
Two Copies of Official Post-secondary Transcripts
Test Scores (GRE or MAT)
A $50.00 Fee
Personal Interview (following application completion)

International Applicants Only:

Language Test Scores (TOEFL or IELTS)
SEVIS I-20 Request Form
Transcript Translation and Evaluation

All materials for admission must be received in the Graduate Admission Office by the dates listed below. Applications received after this deadlines will be reviewed on an individual basis.

March 1 for entrance in Fall semester
February 1 for entrance in Summer term

Students may take graduate courses in non-degree status with permission of the Graduate Director and the Professor.

Financial Assistance