Bioethics, MBE
The Master of Bioethics (MBE) is an interdisciplinary degree offered by the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy. The MBE degree program gives students broad exposure to the full range of topics and issues in contemporary bioethics, drawing on the expertise of distinguished faculty and visiting fellows.
The program admits highly accomplished professionals who work in the bioethics-related fields of medicine, nursing, law, dentistry, social work, genetic counseling, regulatory affairs, public policy, veterinary medicine, and industry, as well as outstanding students in other professional degree programs at the University of Pennsylvania.
The MBE is designed for the following audiences:
- Mid-career and senior health care professionals, including lawyers, physicians, nurses, health care administrators, pharmaceutical employees, social workers, those working in public policy or regulatory affairs, dentists, veterinarians, research associates, other allied health professionals, and other practitioners and teachers who wish to expand their area of competency to include bioethics;
- Students already enrolled or admitted to a Penn graduate or professional degree program, such as medicine, law, nursing, or a PhD program, who want to combine bioethics with their primary training;
- Post-baccalaureate students with a special interest in the field who plan further graduate study in law, medicine, humanities, or social sciences. This degree is not sufficient training for job placement
For more information: http://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/master-of-bioethics
Curriculum
The MBE requires the completion of 9 course units.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOE 601 | Introduction to Clinical Bioethics | 1 |
| BIOE 602 | Conceptual Foundations in Bioethics | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Rationing | ||
| Research Ethics | ||
| Clinical Ethics | ||
| Select 5 course units of electives | 5 | |
| BIOE 996 | Master of Bioethics Capstone | 1 |
| Total Course Units | 9 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2020 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.