Master of Bioethics (MBE)
Offered by: Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
Onsite | Full-Time or Part-Time | 1 year Full-Time, 3 years Part-Time
About the Master of Bioethics Program
From the ethics of food production to stem cell research to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics is guiding the conversation about some of the most complex moral and policy issues affecting the health and well-being of people worldwide.
Offered in collaboration with the School of Public Health, the Master of Bioethics (MBE) is an innovative, interdisciplinary and cross-divisional graduate program combining approaches from science and technology, the humanities and arts, and public health and medicine to prepare students from diverse backgrounds to investigate and address the bioethics challenges of professional and civic life. For more detailed information about the MBE Program and the field of bioethics, we invite you to visit the Berman Institute’s website.
Master of Bioethics Program Highlights
concrete training
in the ethics of clinical care, research, science, and public health
diverse faculty and student body
that bring lived experiences to the classroom
make meaningful contributions
at the intersection of health sciences and societal impact
critically engage in longstanding and emerging ethics issues
that have local, national, and global import
What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Bioethics?
Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.
Sample Careers
- Research Analyst
- Program Examiner
- Senior Research Program Coordinator
- Neurotechnology Researcher
- Medical student at Johns Hopkins University
- Law student at University of Maryland
Areas of Interest
Pandemic Response
Through years of experience and scholarship, bioethicists at the Berman Institute have led research to identify the ethical principles that should guide the actions of governments and other institutions in a moment like the COVID-19 crisis.
Curriculum for the Master of Bioethics
Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.
Current students can view the Master of Bioethics student handbook on the Bioethics portal site.
Admissions
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page.
Standardized Test Scores
Standardized test scores (GRE, MCAT, or LSAT) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.
Program Faculty Spotlight
Ruth Faden, PhD, MPH, utilizes scholarship on structural justice theory to advance equity in global and national health policies and human well-being.
Tuition and Funding
Applicants wishing to complete the MBE in one year will qualify for a 20 percent tuition scholarship
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Program Director
Travis N. Rieder, PhD
Academic Program Administrator
Penny White
410-614-5580
masterofbioethics@jhu.edu