Overview

The Bioethics (Online) course from Columbia University New York - School of Professional Studies prepares students to act as responsible and responsive leaders in this new and ever-growing field. It also includes a concentration in global bioethics – the first of its kind in the U.S. Columbia's Bioethics programme offers a range of degrees and courses.

The Bioethics programme is ideal for students who are interested in working in biomedical and health-related areas, including:

Recent undergraduates who plan to work in healthcare and related areas such as consulting and are interested in bioethical issues, such as medical ethics. Students will have a diverse range of backgrounds, and may have majored in the social sciences, the humanities, or the sciences.

Pre-med students who wish to add the breadth and experience of Columbia’s bioethics programme to their curriculum vitae, while also enriching their medical training with a grounding in critical ethical issues and perspectives.

Pre-law students who wish to further hone their analytical and critical thinking abilities in preparation for careers in health, law, policy, or advocacy.

Graduate students in fields such as medicine, science, business, law, public affairs, or journalism who are looking to expand their skills and extend their expertise through the study of bioethics.

Professionals in healthcare or related fields such as law, medicine, and nursing, as well as healthcare administration and research compliance who want to apply new problem-solving skills to address the most complex bioethical issues.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law and Bioethics

Clinical Ethics

Global Ethics

Al & Ethics

Animals and Bioethics: New Frontiers

Bioethics and Pandemics

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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100

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Ethics View 73 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

U.S. bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.

If your post-secondary credentials are from an institution outside the United States, the Office of Admissions requires you to submit all post-secondary credentials (undergraduate and graduate) to World Education Services, Inc. (WES), a third-party verification agency for a course-by-course evaluation for admission consideration.

The Office of Admissions will use the credential evaluation provided by WES to determine if your undergraduate degree is the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree.

Students must be comfortable with rapid and idiomatic spoken English.

Demonstrated ability for critical thinking and analysis.

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Tuition Fees

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9712 USD / year

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9712 USD / year

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9712 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

The Bioethics programme is ideal for students who are interested in working in biomedical and health-related areas, including:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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