Urban Bioethics Graduate Certificate

Learn to understand and analyze the complex issues surrounding health inequities in urban areas through the Certificate in Urban Bioethics. In this specialized graduate certificate program, students explore the ethics, values and value conflicts involved in healthcare in addition to gaining practical skills, theoretical orientations and the resources necessary to deliver better care. Students graduate ready to become innovators in research, care delivery, and policy and advocacy work. You have one year after being awarded the certificate to apply for the MA. If accepted, all certificate credits can be applied to the master’s degree. 

How to Apply

Candidates must review details about the application process and requirements, application instructions, selection process, and deadlines on the Katz School of Medicine website using the link below.

Program Format & Curriculum  

Students can complete the Urban Bioethics Graduate Certificate on a full- or part-time basis within four years.  

To earn the certificate, students must complete the following 14 graduate course credits and earn a minimum GPA of 3.0. 

• Urban Bioethics 1: 3 credits 

• Urban Bioethics 2: 3 credits 

• Community Engagement I: 2 credits 

• Community Engagement II: 2 credits 

• The Values, Ethics, & Economics of Health Care Delivery in Urban Communities: 2 credits 

• Critical Social Science and Urban Bioethics: 2 credits

Learn more about the Urban Bioethics Certificate (Graduate) curriculum.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Graduate Certificate offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $2,031.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $2,397.00 per credit

You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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