MBE Admissions
Applications Are Currently Open
- Deadline to apply for the in-person program: January 14, 2026
- Deadline to apply for the virtual program: March 4, 2026
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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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.