Duke requires 36 credits to complete the Master of Arts in Bioethics Science Policy. Our full-time students typically complete their degree in 12 months consisting of 2 full semesters on campus plus a summer practicum. Tuition for the full-time one-year program is $83,520 before scholarships consideration. View a complete cost breakdown on the Duke Graduate School Website.
Duke offers merit-based, need-based, and work-study financing options. Students are encouraged to apply early to receive consideration for merit-based scholarships.
Students are automatically considered for scholarships based on their Graduate School application – no additional application is required. In addition, Science & Society offers substantial scholarship through the Leadership Award. Jump to our extensive list of additional financial resources that extend beyond Science & Society and Duke.
Students may continue to work while studying part-time at a cost of $2,990 per credit. Scholarships are also available for part-time study.
Bioethics & Science Policy graduates can choose to deepen their knowledge through extra coursework at Duke. Several of our graduates supplement their degree at a nominal cost of $2,000 per semester.
Tuition and fees are set by the Duke Graduate School. For a full list of Graduate School fees, click here.
The S&S Leadership Award offers substantial scholarship to applicants who demonstrate the greatest potential to become leaders in making scientific advancements more accessible, just, and better integrated into society. Read more about the Award guidelines and how to apply.
Consider our admissions timeline when applying for any opportunities above:
| Graduate School Tuition |
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Fall Semester |
$27,840.00 |
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Spring Semester |
$27,840.00 |
| Summer Semester I |
$13,920.00 |
| Summer Semester II |
$13,920.00 |
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$83,520.00 |
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| Graduate School Fees |
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| Transcript Fee |
$40.00 |
| Activity Fee (Fall and Spring) |
$37.50 |
| Health Fee (Fall and Spring) |
$834.00 |
| Health Fee (for Summer) |
$294.00 |
| Graduate Student Service Fee (Fall and Spring) |
$20.00 |
| Recreation Fee (Fall and Spring) |
$316.00 |
| Health Insurance (est.) |
$3,535.00 |
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$5,076.50 |
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| Total Tuition and Fees |
$88,596.50 |
| Financial Assistance |
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Science & Society Leadership and Merit-Based Awards |
10-90% off of tuition |
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Science & Society Graduate Assistantships |
$6,000 per semester |
| Part Time Students |
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Cost per unit |
$3,110.00 |
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Science & Society Merit-Based Award available |
10-30% off of tuition |
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36 credits required including a 9-credit practicum |
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