BS/MPH in Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights 60 months Undergraduate Program By Boston University |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# =70QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Health law, bioethics, and human rights are complementary disciplines for defining and analyzing how the public’s health can and should be most effectively protected. Health law is the main means for defining and implementing public health policy. Law is also the primary tool for promoting individual civil and human rights. Bioethics provides a framework for values and beliefs that influence patients, providers, health care organizations, government agencies, and private institutions. A working knowledge of bioethics is critical for public health professionals to understand when and how legal rights and duties are grounded in ethics. Last, a human rights paradigm enables public health practitioners to make public health interventions more responsive to the people they serve and provides a global perspective on public health problems. All students in the HLB&HR concentration will explore the dynamic interaction between these three areas in a wide range of public health programs such as reforming health insurance, conducting biomedical research, and understanding reproductive rights. The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Law, Bioethics & Human Rights is appropriate for students planning careers in law, public policy, advocacy, or academia. Students are provided with skills and knowledge in the legal aspects of public health and health care, written and oral presentation skills and tools for critical and analytical thinking. Students will gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in a variety of career pathways including hospital administration, biomedical research, law, and regulatory affairs. Students may enhance their learning and gain additional experience by participating in fellowship opportunities in Health Law and Bioethics.

Program overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Health law, bioethics, and human rights are complementary disciplines for defining and analyzing how the public’s health can and should be most effectively protected. Health law is the main means for defining and implementing public health policy. Law is also the primary tool for promoting individual civil and human rights. Bioethics provides a framework for values and beliefs that influence patients, providers, health care organizations, government agencies, and private institutions. A working knowledge of bioethics is critical for public health professionals to understand when and how legal rights and duties are grounded in ethics. Last, a human rights paradigm enables public health practitioners to make public health interventions more responsive to the people they serve and provides a global perspective on public health problems. All students in the HLB&HR concentration will explore the dynamic interaction between these three areas in a wide range of public health programs such as reforming health insurance, conducting biomedical research, and understanding reproductive rights. The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Health Law, Bioethics & Human Rights is appropriate for students planning careers in law, public policy, advocacy, or academia. Students are provided with skills and knowledge in the legal aspects of public health and health care, written and oral presentation skills and tools for critical and analytical thinking. Students will gain practical skills that can be applied immediately in a variety of career pathways including hospital administration, biomedical research, law, and regulatory affairs. Students may enhance their learning and gain additional experience by participating in fellowship opportunities in Health Law and Bioethics.

Admission Requirements

7+
Applicants hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent.  If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process.  Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 600.

60 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

0 USD
-

International Students

0 USD
-

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programs from the university

PhD in History arrows

Go to Programme ::type_cta_button::
Undergrad programs 63