An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
AT EULER | EULER-FRANEKER MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | INSTITUTE
Online (Asynchonous)
USD 150 per credit hour
Full (officials of CW and ACS); 15% off (IGOs)
EUCLID (Euclid University) + EULER (after 10/2024)
240 (Bachelor) + 80-120 (Master) | +240 (PhD)
120 (Bachelor) + 40 (Master) | +55-60 (PhD)
Note: EULER programs are distinguished from EUCLID programs but also closely related as (1) they have slightly different areas of specialization (based on the list of degrees in the initial charter (2) they rely on very similar methods and platforms (3) the final degree is conferred by EUCLID but with the EULER logo added and dual degree option (two degrees, one from EUCLID (Euclid University – intergovernmental) and one from EULER (The Euler-Franeker Memorial University) starting ~10/2024.
EUCLID, an intergovernmental treaty-based institution with a university mandate, offers to select students from the general public an online PhD in bioethics which covers both clinical and global health bioethical issues.
It is, to date, the only PhD program in this field offered by an international intergovernmental organization. Its purpose is to prepare highly qualified public health professionals able to serve in civil service, international organizations, health care institutions, as well as non-governmental organizations globally.
Bioethics is a discipline still lacking true international and interdisciplinary experts. Few programs are truly international in scope so as to fully prepare graduates for global civil service careers that will engage a wide variety of clinical and public health challenges, including end-of-life care, gender issues, clinical trial ethics, etc.
To answer this challenge, EUCLID has designed a world-class doctoral curriculum, which is presented here with full documentation of syllabus and faculty resources, as well as total tuition. This documentation will enable potential students to determine if this program is suitable and aligned with their career objectives.
This unique PhD program focuses on both theoretical as well as practical and policy aspects of ethics and bioethics.
This doctoral program was primarily designed to serve civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States, but it is also open to the general public as an excellent route to pursue a career within inter-governmental bodies, NGOs and the public sector.
Thanks to its low tuition and institutional relationships, it is expected to be of special interest to Global South/African students.
Applicants should have a relevant Master’s degree (typically labeled MPH) issued by an institution listed in the UNESCO-IAU handbook/database (WHED). Similar or related backgrounds with adequate professional experience may be considered Government-sponsored applicants (who are already government staff) may be admitted without the required educational credential if their level of education and experience is deemed sufficient. EUCLID may require these participants to complete bridge courses prior to enrolling in the program. Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and will be tested. Students are expected to be in a position to dedicate 10 to 15 effective hours of study on a weekly basis.
PRIMARY COURSES | ||
Code | Course Name | USCH |
International Academic Writing (Doctorate)
| 3 | |
Argumentation and Critical Thinking
| 2 | |
Fundamental of Bioethics
| 3 | |
Advanced Bioethics
| 3 | |
Christian Bioethics
| 3 | |
Clinical Bioethics
| 3 | |
Bioethics: Law, Medicine, Ethics of Reproductive Technologies...
| 3 | |
International Perspectives on Bioethics
| 3 | |
Medical Bioethics
| 3 | |
Bioethics in Public and Global Health
| 3 | |
Doctoral Thesis 1/5
| 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 2/5
| 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 3/5
| 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 4/5
| 5 | |
Doctoral Thesis 5/5
| 5 | |
Total Credit Hours (USCH): | 54 | |
ELECTIVE COURSES
Note: All courses available in the EUCLID database can be considered elective, after review and approval by your EUCLID counselor. Graduate level degrees may include a certain number of undergraduate electives. Likewise, undergraduate roadmaps may be built using graduate level courses. Again, prospective students are reminded that the final degree roadmap must be reviewed and approved by the Admissions Officer to ensure logical progression of subjects covered and conformity with international standards.
STANDARD DEGREE ROADMAP - SUGGESTED ELECTIVES | ||
Code | Course Name | US Credits |
Introduction to Bioethics (Georgetown)
| 3
| |
Islamic Bioethics (EdX)
| 3
| |
Note: to consult the current and official curriculum/list of courses from the EUCLID CMS database, please visit: EUCLID Available Degree Programs and follow the program link.
The EUCLID PhD in Bioethics both provide outstanding professional and academic preparation to its students for a successful career in ethics, bioethics and global health policy and research at the international, regional, national and local levels. This includes academic positions as well as civil service (government, international organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, etc.)
EULER’s parent institution, EUCLID is the only intergovernmental, treaty-based university with a UN-registered charter and recognized expertise in diplomacy. Join the alma mater of ambassadors and senior officials globally.
Note: if the PDF brochure is unavailable (or outdated by 2 years), please contact admissions@euclid.int
