Academic Programs and Teaching at the Center

Working with our partners, the Center provides opportunities for students to gain practical and theoretical knowledge of bioethics. Graduate degrees, training, fellowship programs, lectures, and other activities help students and scholars better understand ethical issues in medicine, health law, medical research, and the medical humanities.

MA Philosophy - Concentration in Bioethics
Integrating theory and practice, and a practicum in clinical ethics, this MA is the only one of its kind in Indiana. The program attracts both traditional graduate students and health professionals seeking to develop credentials for their careers and to build a knowledge base.

MA Philosophy - International Research Ethics
This new graduate program is a major teaching and curriculum development program involving the Indiana University Center for Bioethics and Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya.

MA/JD Joint Degree - Bioethics and Law
A combined degree in Law and Philosophy (Bioethics), this program prepares future lawyers with an interest in the ethical and legal issues of health care and health policy.

MA/MD Joint Degree - Bioethics and Medicine
This combined degree in Medicine and Philosophy (Bioethics) aims to serve future medical professionals desiring to learn more about the ethical practice of medicine and medical research.

MA/MPH Joint Degree - Bioethics and Public Health
This combined degree provides students with an expertise in the ethical issues of population health practice, research and policy.

LLM - Health Law, Policy & Bioethics
Courses are offered in the areas of: biotechnology, antitrust law in the health care industry, bioethics, medical malpractice, and more.

Medical Humanities Program
This program explores the concepts of health and illness from an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspective.

IUSM Competencies
Nine competencies, including Moral Reasoning and Ethical Judgment, required of IU School of Medicine graduates.

Short Courses
One-time and ongoing courses and seminars offered by the Center and/or its partners.