Master of Science [M.Sc.] [Bioethics] From Harvard University

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Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Bioethics)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

$58,566 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$58566

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$17280
Food$6120

All applicants to HMS Master’s Programs are required to pay a $100 application fee. 

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$52456
2022$56018

Important Dates

Applications for the 2025-26 program cycle will open in the fall.
EventApplication Date
Application deadline for 2025 Intake Jun 3, 2025
  • Harvard Medical School’s Master of Bioethics Degree Program combines a rigorous foundational learning experience with a practical capstone experience tailored to a student’s area of interest.
  • The Center for Bioethics draws teaching faculty from more than a dozen Harvard Medical School teaching hospitals and affiliated institutions.
  • Center collaborations within Harvard University—including the Harvard Safra Center for Ethics, Petrie-Flom Center at Harvard Law School, Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Kennedy School, and Harvard School of Public Health—add to the resources available to each student.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Acceptance Rate 3%
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required for admission.
  • All majors and backgrounds are accepted.
  • Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills. Work, research, clinical, and other relevant experiences are considered in the application review.
Documents Requirements

  • The applicant must complete an online application form by creating a user account on Harvard Medical School’s portal.
  • They need to upload PDF copies of unofficial transcripts from all institutions where they earned academic credits.
  • A personal statement, 500-750 words, should be included, addressing their interest in bioethics, unique perspectives, relevant experiences, and future goals with the Master of Science in Bioethics degree.
  • The resume or CV must detail previous academic and professional experience.
  • Three letters of recommendation are required; applicants should provide names and email addresses of their referees, who will receive instructions for submission directly.
  • A $100 application fee must be paid by credit card.
  • Submitting GRE, MCAT, or LSAT scores is optional; if chosen, GRE scores should be sent to Institution Code 3812.
English Language Requirements

A minimum score of 103 on the TOEFL and/or a 7.5 on the IELTS is required. A 130 on the Duolingo English Test is the minimum score required

Visa Requirements

International candidates must check the Harvard International Office website for the student visa process.

To obtain an I-20 or DS-2019, international students must prove they have funds to cover the first year’s tuition, fees, and living expenses. Documentation must be in English or include a certified translation.

For funding documentation:

  • Fellowship/Grant/Scholarship: An official award letter showing the value in both home currency and U.S. dollars, including the validity period.
  • Employer/Agency Sponsor: An official letter on letterhead indicating the funding amount in home currency and U.S. dollars, and the validity period.
  • Personal Savings - Bank Statement:
    • Only up to two accounts are accepted.
    • Account must be in U.S. dollars; U.S. dollar equivalents are not accepted.
    • The student’s name must appear as the account holder or joint holder.
    • Funds must be in cash accounts, not investments.
    • A recent monthly bank statement is required, no older than three months.
  • Loan: Must be approved by Harvard Medical School’s Financial Aid Office.
Application Fee $105 USD
Offer Acceptance time 7 to 8 Weeks

Scores Required

103 / 100

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

130 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

330 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

36

ECTS Credits


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