Philosophy PhD / Bioethics MS (Albany Medical College/The Graduate College of Union University)
The program begins with a strong core of courses in epistemology, metaphysics, value theory, logic, and the history of philosophy. They then take further courses and do their PhD dissertation research within their elected area of specialization. Students work at all times in close cooperation with individual faculty members in their area. Students are encouraged where appropriate to complement their study with advanced courses in cognate fields.
Degree Level: PhD
Department: Philosophy
School or College: College of Arts and Sciences
Required Credentials: Transcripts, 3 Letters of Recommendation, GRE, Writing Sample, Statement of goals
Application Deadline for Fall Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
February 15
Application Deadline for Fall Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
Rolling
Application Deadline for Spring Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
November 1
Application Deadline for Spring Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
Rolling
Application Deadline for Summer Admission and Assistantship Consideration:
N/A
Application Deadline for Summer Admission without Assistantship Consideration:
N/A
Special Notes:
To become enrolled in the dual degree program students must apply to each program separately through its own institution's admissions process and must be accepted by each program in accordance with its admissions standards. Students will attend the University at Albany campus for philosophy work. Bioethics courses will be taken either online or in person on the Albany Medical College campus.
Tracks:
Knowledge and Representation; Values and Society
Grad Bulletin URL:
http://www.albany.edu/graduatebulletin/philosophy_phd_degree.htm
Departmental Website:
