Bioethics

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As advances in biotechnology and biomedicine gain momentum, so do issues concerning their ethical, legal, and social implications in the United States and around the world. From stem cell research to healthcare reform, these topics involve critical dilemmas at the intersections of law, society, culture, public policy, philosophy, religion, economics, and history. The Master of Science in Bioethics grounds students in interdisciplinary approaches and models to address the most pressing bioethical challenges. The program 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 program offers a range of degrees and courses.

Columbia University’s Master of Science in Bioethics grounds students in interdisciplinary approaches and models to address the most pressing bioethical challenges. Students may choose to complete coursework from among two formats: in-person on Columbia’s New York City campus or online via Columbia’s flexible learning platform. The full-time program takes one year to complete and the part-time program takes up to 3 years to complete. Students may start the program in the fall or spring for 2021. Most courses are offered in the evening, between 4:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. EST. Synchronous online courses are offered during weeknights.