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Tuition USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2004-02-18
Delivery On-campus
Location New York, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Bioethics at Yeshiva University is a MSc 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
  5. Location: New York City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bioethics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Bioethics and Medical Humanities II
  2. Pediatric Ethics
  3. Dementia, Ethics and Health Policy
  4. Personhood
  5. Beginning and End of Life
  6. Concepts of Justice
  7. Health Care Reform Field Clinic Seminar
  8. Insurance Law
  9. Jewish Law and Contemporary Legal IssuesMedical Malpractice
  10. Product Liability and Safety Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The MBE seeks applicants with strong academic qualifications and clear professional goals in the domain of bioethics. Many applicants will already have or be in the process of obtaining a professional degree in a related field (e.g. medicine, law, allied health professions). Successful applicants to the MBE will include:
  • mid-career professionals who wish to improve their knowledge and practice of bioethics.
  • previous graduates of our Certificate Program in Bioethics, who will receive a full 6 credits for the completed course.
  • candidates with advanced degrees or professional experience not related to health or law, whose career goals intersect with bioethics; examples include journalists, clergy and high school science teachers.
  • students concurrently enrolled in medical or law school.
  • exceptional students with a baccalaureate degree and a strong, demonstrated interest in bioethics.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,181 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Yeshiva 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 Yeshiva University

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Yeshiva University

New York, United States

Yeshiva University is a private research university in the United States known for combining Jewish religious education with secular academic studies.

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2004-02-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months