Program Overview
The Master in Bioethics (Adv) at University of Leuven 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 Master in Bioethics (Adv) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium 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 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Antwerpen, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master in Bioethics (Adv) 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
- Truncus communis of Core Bioethics Courses (19 ECTS)
- Ethics and Law in Biomedical Research
- Public Health Ethics and Ethics in Health Policy
- Ethical Aspects in End-of-life Care
- Foundations of Bioethics and Principles of Clinical Ethics
- Human Genetics, Ethics and Policy
- AResearch component (23 ECTS): a Seminar Interdisciplinary Research in Bioethics (5 ECTS) and a Master\x92s thesis Research Project (18 ECTS)
- Elective specialisation courses (18 ECTS): In function of their background, expertise and research project, students can select from a number of courses that are offered at KU Leuven from the fields of Medicine, Theology, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Anthropology and Psychology. These elective courses allow for the development of more personal trajectories.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The admission policy is intended to ensure qualified European and non-European students equal access to higher education. The programme will assess students individually on the basis of their previous academic record, their experience in the field of health care and a letter of motivation. Some students may be asked to complete a (telephone) interview.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file.
Only holders of a Master\'s degree will be accepted to the programme.
Students should have a good command of English, both spoken and written. Applicants are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English, either by proving that some of their previous studies were successfully completed in English, or by submitting the results of a recognised language proficiency test such as IELTS or TOEFL.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Leuven 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 University of Leuven
University of Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60