Program Overview
The Bioethics and Science Policy at Duke University is a MA programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioethics and Science Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Durham, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioethics and Science Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 5 Core Courses
- 4 Electives
- 1 Concentration (optional)
- 1 Capstone Project
- The ethical, legal, and social policy concerns arising from advances in science and medical technology, particularly at the intersection of life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy
- Principles of bioethics, including respect for persons, beneficence, justice, and democratic deliberation
- Methodologies, including foundational principlism, casuistic, communitarianism, virtue ethics, legal and political systems and analysis, deliberative decision-making, and data analysis.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree from an accredited four-year university
- Three academic letters of recommendation
- Transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
- Official GRE scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 24,750 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Duke University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Duke University
Duke University
Durham, United States
Duke University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline January 16, 2026
- Start Date February 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months