2009-2010 KCUMB College Catalog - Kansas City University of ...

Masters of Arts in Bioethics
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a cumulative
G.P.A. of greater than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
2. Graduate Aptitude Test Scores: All applicants must submit an official copy of
their graduate aptitude test scores as part of their application. Examples of
these aptitude tests include the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) developed and administered by
the Educational Testing Service (ETS). (Note: Beginning with the 2011
entering class, all applicants must take the MCAT)
3. Provision of two letters of recommendation
The ability to use a personal or network computer is an integral part of the KCUMB
curriculum and is a necessity. Each entering student must have a good working
knowledge of common PC use and applications. Students are required to own a PC or
laptop computer. Specifications can be obtained at www.kcumb.edu.
Substitutions or Waivers of Admission Requirements
Prerequisite course substitutions are permitted in some situations. Any request for
substitutions or waiver of any of the admission requirements must be submitted in
writing to the Admissions Office stating the request, rational for the request and
supporting documentation. An applicant may request substitution of undergraduate
coursework prerequisites by forwarding one of the following to the admissions office:
• A faculty letter detailing course content;
• A copy of the course description from the College Catalog;
• A copy of the course syllabus.
Documentation providing the most detail will expedite the review process. Applicants
will be notified of decisions upon review of course content. If a substitution is granted,
the substituted course will not be counted toward the fulfillment of any other
prerequisite.
Previous Attendance at Foreign Institutions
Applicants with college credit at foreign institutions, or institutions teaching in a
language other than English, must submit official foreign transcripts to one of the
following evaluation services as part of the admissions processes:
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
Josef Silny and Associates
7101 SW 102 Avenue
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