Program Description
The purpose of the Bioethics certificate is to prepare individuals to engage in education, research, and service pertinent to the ethical issues in healthcare, biotechnology, and bioethics.
This certificate is designed primarily for those who wish to acquire focused training in order to complement their careers in health care or another field.
This academic program is enhanced by its close association with the Center for
Christian Bioethics, as well as close proximity to Loma Linda University Medical Center and numerous physicians involved in clinical and research ethics.
Program Length
1 yearPossible Careers
This certificate is especially valuable for nurses, physicians, dentists, theologians, lawyers, and most healthcare professions.Notes
Financial assistance at the graduate level is limited. Please refer to the Financial Aid section on the LLU website.- Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
- Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
- To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.