Want to better your chances at Med School?

For many aspiring doctors, it’s almost impossible to go to medical school without doing some post-college coursework. You may be considering a post-baccalaureate (postbac) program, along with thousands of other pre-meds. To distinguish yourself, consider the Duke Masters in Bioethics & Science Policy.

Our 12-month Masters program allows you to:

• Position yourself for medical school
• Improve your academic credentials
• Sharpen your ability to analyze ethical issues arising from science
• Learn how science policy is created and enacted into regulations and law

Medical professionals face a constant stream of ethical questions and policy gaps. The MA in Bioethics and Science Policy at Duke gives you the tools to approach those questions and address those policy needs, while building a network of colleagues to diversify your professional community.

“Medical professionals face a constant stream of ethical questions and policy gaps. The MA in Bioethics and Science Policy at Duke gives you the tools to approach those questions and address those policy needs, while building a network of colleagues to diversify your professional community.”

– Dr. Emily Esmaili, M.D., and M.A.in Bioethics & Science Policy

The Duke Masters in Bioethics & Science Policy teaches post-baccalaureate students how to identify, analyze, and propose solutions to complex issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics, and policy. Your year at Duke will help you get into medical school with a more robust application and more compelling interviews. Importantly the education will guide you throughout your career as a medical professional.

A unique pathway to Medical School

Our program features: 

• Access to vast educational opportunities from the resources of Duke University, including Duke Medical and Science programs
• Mentoring from faculty supportive of your educational and career goals
• Practical experience through the capstone project
• Unparalleled opportunity to dissect complex issues at the intersection of science, technology, ethics and policy with students with diverse backgrounds and career goals.

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