Columbia University School of General Studies Master of Bioethics
Columbia University School of General Studies

Columbia University School of General Studies

Master of Bioethics

New York, USA

Master degree

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Bioethics offers a multidisciplinary approach to the ethical issues in healthcare and life sciences. This program includes core courses and the opportunity to engage in diverse topics ranging from medical ethics to global health challenges. It promotes critical thinking and ethical skills necessary for informed decision-making in complex situations.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates of this program can explore various paths, including roles in healthcare policy, ethics consulting, research, and institutional review boards. Potential careers may include healthcare administrators, bioethicists, or educators in ethics and public health.

The Combined Postbac Premed-M.S. Bioethics Program, offered in partnership with the Columbia University School of Professional Studies, allows highly-qualified students to enrich and diversify their premedical education prior to enrolling in medical school. Bioethics is an expanding discipline that brings together studies in law, philosophy, religion, economics, science, and history. It seeks to confront the challenges created by rapid changes in biotechnology and biomedicine, from end-of-life care to DNA sequencing to new reproductive technologies. For future healthcare providers, this program will provide a crucial and relevant foundation for the practice of medicine.