Joint Degrees facilitate an interdisciplinary and comparative study of another discipline and bioethics and prepare students whose academic or career interests require gaining scholarly expertise in both.
The MD/MA in Bioethics, in conjunction with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, prepares students to engage bioethical issues in clinical practice and research and can be completed in as little as 5 years. For more information on the MD/MA in Bioethics, see the dual degree description.
The JD/MA in Bioethics, in partnership with the Wake Forest University School of Law, is excellent preparation for work in health law and policy and can be completed in as little as 3.5 years. For more information on the JD/MA in Bioethics, see the dual degree description.