The Master of Arts in Bioethics Program welcomes both full-time and part-time students. Part-time students have up to 6 years to complete the degree. Full-time students typically complete coursework in 2 semesters and the thesis on- or off-site by the end of the following semester. After their first semester, full-time students can request permission to follow an accelerated schedule that allows for completion of the degree in 1 calendar year.