Program Overview
The Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioethics 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
- Course Name Designation
- Foundations of Bioethics I
- Foundations of Bioethics II
- Methods in Bioethics
- Bioethics Program Thesis Seminar I
- Bioethics Program Thesis Seminar II
- Bioethics Program Practicum
- Clinical Ethics Elective
- Ethics, Policy and Emerging Biotechnology Elective
- Bioethics and Law Elective
- Clinical Ethics Consultation Elective
- Global Bioethics Elective
- Bioethics, Human Rights and Global Health Elective
- Ethical, Legal and Social Implications in Genetics and Genomics Elective
- Ethical Issues in Health Policy Elective
- Research Ethics and Integrity Elective
- Research Ethics Committees Elective
- Justice and Health Elective
- Animal Ethics Elective
- Ethical Issues in Public Health Elective
- Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries Elective
- Special Topics in Bioethics & Law Elective
- Special Topics in Research Ethics Elective
- Special Topics in Clinical Ethics Elective
- Special Topics in Global Bioethics Elective
- Special Topics in Public Health Ethics Elective
- Special Topics in Ethics, Policy & Emerging Biotechnology Elective
- Advanced Clinical Ethics Practicum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Qualified professionals who work in fields related to bioethics, including medicine, public health, nursing, social work, health research, law, public policy, philosophy, history and others will be considered for admission to the master\xc2\x92s degree program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins 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 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months