Bioethics affords students the opportunity to observe ethical issues as they arise in clinical practice and to pursue in-depth research. Course work allows students to combine study in ethical theory, philosophy, history of medicine, cultural and gender studies, health law, public health, and the social sciences. 

The Undergraduate Certificate is open to all undergraduate students on the Pittsburgh Campus but of particular interest to pre-health, public health, bioengineering, social work, and pharmacy students. In this certificate, students are provided a practical, in-depth exploration of ethical issues across health care, public health, and research arenas. Courses, including a capstone, are designed to expose students to a variety of ethical issues where they acquire transferable skills that can be applied to their chosen field.

The Graduate Certificate in Bioethics provides broad interdisciplinary background in the core concepts, methods, and topics in bioethics, which provides a foundation for ethical analysis of issues in clinical care, health policy, and biomedical research, as well as the ethical and social implications of emerging technologies. 

The 30-credit interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Bioethics, offered by the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Center for Bioethics & Health Law, permits students to tailor the curriculum to their interests and career paths. Course work further allows students to combine study in ethical theory, philosophy, history of medicine, cultural and gender studies, health law, public health, and the social sciences.