MBE Admissions
Applications Are Currently Open
Master of Science in Bioethics (MBE) students join the program from a range of professional and educational backgrounds, united by a commitment to developing expertise in bioethics. Applications can be submitted for in-person (full-time) or online (part-time) study. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a one-on-one call with the admissions team, please send us an email at bioethics_masters@hms.harvard.edu.
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Information Sessions
HMS Master's Programs Information Session
Wednesday | October 8, 2025 | 9-10AM ETThis is a general information session hosed by Harvard Medical School's Office for Graduate Education. The session will include a brief introduction and overview of all master's programs at HMS, followed by Q&As in program-specific breakout rooms. Each program will host its own breakout room, allowing prospective students to navigate which room they'd like to join, moving room to room as the "presentations" are given.
General MBE Information Session
Wednesday | October 29, 2025 | 12-1PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students interested in applying to the Master of Science in Bioethics. There will be a presentation on the overall program, including info about the curriculum and capstone experience, the differences between the in-person program and the online program, what to expect during the admissions process, and key deadlines. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to program staff at the end of the session.
Current MBE Student Panel
Wednesday | November 12, 2025 | 12-1PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students interested in applying to the Master of Science in Bioethics. Current MBE students will share their experiences. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to panelists and program staff at the end of the session.
MBE Alumni Panel: Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Law and Policy
Wednesday | December 3, 2025 | 6-7PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students interested in applying to the Master of Science in Bioethics. Alumni currently working in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, law and policy sectors will share their experiences. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to panelists and program staff at the end of the session.
In-Person MBE Program Q&A
Wednesday | January 7, 2026 | 12-1PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students specifically interested in applying to the full-time, in-person, 1-year Master of Science in Bioethics. This session will be dedicated to answering audience questions ahead of the application deadline.
MBE Alumni Panel: Healthcare Professionals
Wednesday | January 28, 2026 | 6-7PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students interested in applying to the Master of Science in Bioethics. Alumni currently working in healthcare will share their experiences. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to panelists and program staff at the end of the session.
Online MBE Program Q&A
Wednesday | February 25, 2026 | 6-7PM ETThis session is intended for prospective students specifically interested in applying to the part-time, online, 2- or 3-year Master of Science in Bioethics. This session will be dedicated to answering audience questions ahead of the application deadline.
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Program Costs and Tuition Reductions
Click to expand details.All information and the latest updates are on the Cost of Attendance and Types of Funding webpages. Please note:
- The tuition listed for part-time study is for one year of attendance.
- Part-time online students do not need to pay for any of the listed living expenses.
- Full-time faculty and staff at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions may be eligible for a tuition reduction.
Important Information for International Applicants
Click to expand details.Harvard Medical School is an international center of learning. We value and welcome the diversity and breadth of experience international students bring to the Master of Science in Bioethics program. Our faculty collaborate with colleagues around the world, drawing students into their work and facilitating future connections. Our MBE alumni work in the United States and more than twenty other countries around the globe.
For information on English language proficiency requirements, visa information, official transcripts, and local banks, carefully review the Office for Graduate Education's important information for international applicants.