An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
An Intergovernmental institution under
United Nations Treaty Series 49006 / 49007
Fully online and asynchronous, designed for working professionals, and awarded by a university established by treaty between sovereign States.
Online (Asynchronous)
Study fully online, on your own schedule, at a university created by treaty between sovereign States and registered with the United Nations.
A university established by treaty between sovereign States
Faculty who include diplomats, scholars and senior practitioners
Rigorous academic oversight and quality assurance
A global alumni community across four continents
Earn your fully Online PhD in Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics from EUCLID, an intergovernmental university. This flexible, 100% online doctoral program is designed for busy professionals who want to become leaders in clinical ethics, medical decision-making, and global health policy.
In today’s complex healthcare landscape — marked by advances in biotechnology, ethical dilemmas in patient care, pandemic response, health equity issues, and emerging technologies — expert guidance in Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics is more critical than ever.
Whether you aim to influence clinical practice, shape healthcare policy, or advance ethical standards worldwide, EUCLID’s Online PhD in Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics equips you with the credentials and expertise to lead with integrity.
Take the next step in your professional journey. Apply now or request more information about this Online PhD in Bioethics program today.
The program is completed fully online and follows three stages.
Core coursework that builds advanced knowledge of the field, with readings, written assignments and faculty feedback.
Research preparation through academic writing, critical thinking and research methods, preparing you for independent work.
A final thesis or dissertation, an original research project completed under faculty supervision and assessed by academic examiners.
Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics is a vital discipline that still lacks truly international and interdisciplinary experts. Most programs remain rooted in national or Western academic frameworks, leaving graduates underprepared for the complex, cross-border challenges of modern healthcare and global health governance.
To meet this gap, EUCLID has developed a distinctive Online PhD in Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics. This world-class doctoral program delivers rigorous training in both theoretical foundations and practical, policy-oriented applications. It equips graduates to address real-world issues such as clinical ethics, end-of-life care, clinical trial ethics, gender and equity issues, pandemic response, and global health justice.
Full program documentation — including detailed syllabus, faculty profiles, and transparent total tuition — is provided to help prospective students assess whether this degree aligns with their professional goals.
This unique Online PhD in Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics balances deep theoretical knowledge with applied policy and practice. It was originally designed for civil servants of EUCLID’s Participating States but is now open to qualified professionals worldwide.
The program is especially valuable for those pursuing or advancing careers in:
Thanks to its affordable tuition and global perspective, the program holds particular appeal for talented professionals from the Global South, Africa, and other developing regions seeking high-quality, internationally recognized doctoral education.
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.
Course titles open the course page in the EUCLID learning platform. The roadmap is updated automatically from the university's academic records.
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.)
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
EUCLID brings together a distinguished international faculty of scholars, practitioners and senior officials. Our professors combine strong academic credentials with real-world experience in international organizations, government, the professions and civil society, and many of them serve the Global South and emerging economies.
The profiles below represent a selection of our outstanding faculty. For the full faculty roster and the professors specifically assigned to this program, please visit our Faculty Profiles Directory.
Applications are reviewed in 4 to 6 business days. Questions get an answer within 2 business days.
