Graduate Minor
The Graduate Minor in Bioethics was created to enhance the education of those seeking degrees in other graduate programs at The Ohio State University. The Graduate Minor is offered as an online program and requires 12 credits (6 core; 6 elective) from Bioethics (BIOETHC) courses.
For Graduate School policies regarding minors, please reference Section 8.4 of the Graduate School Handbook. Step-by-step instructions are available there.
Available Courses: Students in the Graduate Minor are permitted to take any bioethics courses save for the capstone courses (8000, 8010, 8020). Please visit our Graduate Courses page for a full list of offerings.
For more information, contact bioethics@osumc.edu
Dual Degrees
Dual Degree MA in Bioethics and MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies
Students interested in the intersections of law, public policy, medicine, ethics, spirituality, and humanities as they relate to Eastern Europe and Eurasia should consider the dual degree program between Center for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies (CSEEES) and the Center for Bioethics. Officialized in Autumn 2021, this degree allows students to receive an MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies and an MA in Bioethics in a reduced timeframe. Students complete core coursework in both degrees with dual credit allowing students to complete the degree in six semesters, or two and a half to three years.
Current students in the MA in Bioethics or MA in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies programs may apply to the program, as well as prospective students. The program is ideal for students who want to combine regional expertise with particular questions related to medicine and ethics.
Requirements for the dual degree:
53 credit hours are required for the dual degree, with coursework divided between unit and dual credit:
- 19 credit hours specific to Slavic, East European and Eurasian studies
- 18 credit hours specific to Bioethics
- 16 dual credit hours
Completion requirements for the dual degree consist of:
- A six-credit capstone sequence – three-credits of Slavic, East European and Eurasian studies directed readings, and a three-credit capstone course in Bioethics
- A thesis that combines materials and coursework from both degrees with faculty representation from both programs on the thesis committee
About Bioethics and CSEEES Dual Degree
Dual Degree MA in Bioethics and Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Administration and Leadership
The dual online degree program of a Master of Arts in Bioethics and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) or a Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL) allows qualified students with interdisciplinary interests in public policy, leadership, and bioethics to acquire additional qualifications and complementary knowledge and skills. Made official in January 2026, the dual degree allows students to complete all requirements in three years as compared to four years if completing the programs separately. Students will complete capstone projects under the guidance of faculty from each program.
Current students in the MA in Bioethics or MPA or MPAL programs may apply to the program, as well as prospective students.
Requirements for the MA/MPA dual degree:
Sixty-seven (67) credit hours are required for the dual degree, with coursework divided between unit and dual credit:
- 26 credit hours specific to Master of Public Administration (MPA) studies
- 15 credit hours specific to Bioethics
- 26 dual credit hours to include a minimum 6 elective course hours in Bioethics, Bioethics 8010 (3 credits), 11 course hours in prescribed public affairs courses, and a minimum of 6 elective course hours from either program
Requirements for the MA/MPAL dual degree:
Forty-seven (47) credit hours are required for the dual degree, with coursework divided between unit and dual credit:
- 16 credit hours specific to Master of Public Administration and Leadership (MPAL) studies
- 15 credit hours specific to Bioethics
- 16 dual credit hours to include a minimum 6 elective course hours in Bioethics, Bioethics 8010 (3 credits) and a minimum of 7 elective course hours in Public Administration and Leadership
Completion requirements for either the MPA or MPAL and MA in Bioethicsdual degree consist of:
- A capstone project that combines materials and coursework from both degrees with faculty representation from both programs on the review committee
For questions or to declare a dual degree, reach out to bioethics@osumc.edu.