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Bioethics is the multidisciplinary study of ethical issues arising in medical and biological research. The bioethics minor is intended for students with a wide variety of academic interests and career goals.

Minoring in bioethics is a great fit for those interested in: 

• Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine
• Social Work
• Health Law
• Policymaking
• Public Health
• Biomedical Research
• Chaplaincy

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Bioethics Minor Requirements (18 Credits)

• HIM 200 Introduction to Healthcare (3 crs)
• PH 340 Ethics (3 crs)
• PH 542 Bioethics (3 crs)
• TH 100 World Religions (3 crs)

Choose one of the following:

• BI 109 Biology for Today with Lab (3 crs)
• BI 220 Cell Biology (4 crs)
• BI 370 Principles of Nutrition (3 crs)

Choose one of the following:

• PH 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3 crs)
• PH 210 Philosophy of Human Nature (3 crs)

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Is bioethics in demand?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, all occupations within the field of health care are growing rapidly, much faster than the average for all occupations combined. The ever-growing and expanding role of those in bioethics is fueled by added research and government funding in research. A background in bioethics provides a person with the necessary tools to participate effectively on ethics boards in hospitals and other institutions where ethical decisions are made each day.