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.

We are pleased to offer hybrid options, whereby students who take courses online can also come to campus for a semester or to take one or more of our one-week intensive in-person courses.

 

Options
Program Option Required Experience Course Formats Time Commitment
Program Option Master of Science (full‑time or part‑time) Required Experience

Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields

 Course Formats

On-campus*

or

Online*

 Time Commitment

3 Terms Full-Time

6 Terms Part-Time

Master's Thesis
Program Option Dual Degree in Bioethics and Public Health (Full‑Time or Part‑Time) Required Experience

Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and public health

 Course Formats

On-campus

or

Hybrid:
On-campus and online

 Time Commitment

2 Years Full-Time

Up to approx. 4 Years Part-Time
Program Option Certification of Professional Achievement (Part‑Time) Required Experience

Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields

 Course Formats

Online or On-campus

 Time Commitment

Up to 3 Years, Part-Time
Program Option Single Courses Required Experience

Professional or academic experience or interest in healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields

 Course Formats

Online

 Time Commitment

Custom
Program Option Executive Education Required Experience

Industry experience within pharmaceutical and biotechnology

 Course Formats

On-Campus

 Time Commitment

Custom

* Switching between on-campus and online is possible with administrative approval.