StudyQA — Master: Bioethics — Yeshiva University

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The Master of Arts in Bioethics at Yeshiva University offers a comprehensive and rigorous graduate education designed to prepare students for engaging with the complex ethical issues that arise in medicine, healthcare, and biomedical research. This interdisciplinary program combines courses from fields such as philosophy, law, medicine, and the social sciences, providing students with a well-rounded understanding of the moral principles and frameworks that underpin modern medical practice and scientific advancement. The curriculum includes core courses on biomedical ethics, research ethics, legal and policy considerations, and the philosophical foundations of ethics, alongside specialized electives that allow students to explore areas such as end-of-life decision-making, reproductive ethics, genetics, neuroscience, and emerging biotechnologies. Students have the opportunity to participate in case studies, ethics consultations, and practical internships that prepare them for roles in healthcare institutions, research organizations, public policy, and education. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective communication, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to analyze and navigate the ethical dilemmas faced by professionals working in diverse and evolving fields. Graduates of the program can pursue careers as ethics consultants, policy advisors, healthcare administrators, researchers, or educators, contributing to the responsible development and application of biomedical sciences. The program also fosters a community of scholars committed to advancing ethical standards in medicine and science, offering dedicated resources, faculty mentorship, and a vibrant academic environment. With a flexible coursework structure and a focus on real-world applications, the Master of Arts in Bioethics at Yeshiva University prepares students to become thoughtful leaders and advocates in the ongoing dialogue surrounding bioethics and healthcare ethics.

Our M.B.E. coursework consists of dynamic integrated courses designed specifically for the bioethics curriculum.

Below is a sample of courses currently on offer. Most are semester-long seminars, and several are intensive courses to be taken over a period of four days. All are offered through Einstein and Cardozo, and all have been designed, reviewed and selected for credit toward completing the Master’s program.

The MBE requires 32 credits for completion. 10 of those credits will come from the required Bioethics and Medical Humanities I and II (6) and your Capstone/Thesis project (4). The remaining 22 credits will come from a range of courses offered primarily through Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Cardozo School of Law. Note that a good portion of the seminar courses are scheduled from 4pm on, and several are intensive courses held over a select number of days. This may help considerably in balancing your MBE coursework and other obligations.

Semester-Long Seminars

Bioethics and Medical Humanities I and II
Brave New World: Bioethics in Literature and Film
Dementia, Ethics and Health Policy
Empathy in Theory and Practice
Ethical Issues in Reproductive Medicine
Ethical Issues in HIV Testing, Treatment and Research
Ethical Issues in Pediatrics
Gender, Sexual Orientation, Law and Medicine
Human Subjects Research
Medical Narratives
Public Health Ethics
Ways of Seeing: Healthcare and Ethics
Reproductive Ethics and the Law
Pharmaceutical Ethics
Philosophical Perspectives on Bioethics and Autonomy
Religion and Bioethics

Independent Research Options

Bioethics Independent Research
Bioethics Independent Practicum
Bioethics Independent Course
Thesis/Capstone Project

Intensives

Bioethics Mediation
Bioethics Consultation Skills
Jewish Medical Ethics
Narrative Ethics and Bioethics
Institutional Policy Writing

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.

When to Apply: Applications for the Master's in Bioethics are still being reviewed for fall 2016 start - on a space-available basis. If you have already started your application, we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.

How to Apply: We currently accept applications through Yeshiva University's online admissions system. You may access the system here. On creating and accessing your account, please select Bioethics Masters Program for the Application Type tab, and follow all ensuing instructions. Complete submission of the application will require online payment of a $50 application fee.

Supporting Information: Though the application form is submitted online, you do need to send supporting materials:

curriculum vita,
two letters of recommendation, and
official transcripts from highest educational institution were a degree was conferred — to bioethics@montefiore.org as electronic copies, and as hard copies to Montefiore-Einstein Center for Bioethics