OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Humanities and Bioethics
Pioneering interdisciplinary doctoral program examining clinical ethics, public health narratives, healthcare disparities, and the philosophy of medicine.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Bioethics, Medical Humanities, Philosophy, Nursing, or related discipline (minimum GPA 3.3).
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Academic transcripts, 15-20 page writing sample on health humanities/ethics, CV, and statement of research intent.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Caspersen Doctoral Fellowship providing partial tuition remission and teaching assistant stipends
- Application fee
- $50 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $1,210 per credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Drew University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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