Degrees and Courses
Columbia University's Bioethics program is multidisciplinary at its core, with partners and advisors from the top-10 programs in medicine, law, public health, business, journalism, international affairs, and philosophy. In addition to the Master of Science in Bioethics, Columbia offers flexible academic and professional programming to suit a range of careers.
| Program Option | Required Experience | Course Formats | Time Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (full-time or part-time) | Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields |
On-campus* or Online* |
3 Terms Full-Time 6 Terms Part-Time Master's Thesis |
| Dual Degree in Bioethics and Public Health (Full-Time or Part-Time) | Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and public health |
On-campus or Hybrid: |
2 Years Full-Time Up to approx. 4 Years Part-Time |
| Certification of Professional Achievement (Part-Time) | Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields |
Online |
Up to 3 Years, Part-Time |
| Non-Credit Courses | Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields |
Online |
Custom |
| Executive Education | Industry experience within pharmaceutical and biotechnology |
On-Campus |
Custom |
* Switching between on-campus and online is possible with administrative approval.