Train to address complex ethical dilemmas in biomedicine and biotechnology through an interdisciplinary and rigorous bioethical reflection.

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You will critically analyze and reflect on ethical dilemmas arising from advancements in biomedicine and biotechnology.

You will develop competencies to apply bioethics in complex situations that affect human life, future generations, and the ecosystem.

What does it prepare you for?

  • Identify bioethical problems in the conduct of professionals, in health care activities or in biomedical research.
  • Analyze these problems or ethical dilemmas in depth and from an interdisciplinary perspective that relates the different sciences involved in the case.
  • Analyze the complexity of its causes, possible solutions and consequences.

  • Justify decisions using induction or deduction in well-grounded value judgments from an anthropological and ethical standpoint.
  • Communicate bioethical problems and possible solutions effectively.
  • Generate well-founded laws, documents, reports, or opinions based on rational and interdisciplinary foundations.
  • To deliberate on these dilemmas taking into account scientific, anthropological, ethical, legal and political perspectives.
  • Relate their own discipline of origin (undergraduate studies) to other disciplines in order to offer solutions that take into account all perspectives.

Who is the target audience?

This master’s degree is aimed at graduates in:

BIOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY, MEDICINE, HUMANITIES, PHARMACY, THEOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, LAW, NURSING, ECONOMICS, PHYSIOTHERAPY, BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, PSYCHOLOGY and related degrees …

 

Other admission requirements

In the event that the demand exceeds the offer, the Postgraduate Commission will consider the following criteria to select the most suitable candidates:

  • Professional research experience in bioethics 35%
  • Letters of recommendation from professors and/or professionals supporting the application 15%
  • Higher degree (if they have completed studies related to the areas mentioned above) and academic transcript 35%.
  • Application form (where the candidate must reflect their personal interest and the reasons for wanting to pursue the master’s degree in several sections). In the event that the admissions team deems it appropriate, interviews with the master’s program management will also be evaluated. 15%

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Bioethics

This degree will be awarded by the Francisco de Vitoria University.
Credits

60 ECTS

Branch and Field of Knowledge

Social and Legal Sciences – Interdisciplinary

Vacancies Offered

200

Schedule

Sessions from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Duration

October 2025 – June 2026

Modality

Online

Minimum and maximum number of ECTS credits per type of enrollment and year

30- 41 ECTS

Full-time: 54- 60 ECTS
Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

The Master’s Degree in Bioethics was implemented for the first time in the academic year 2021-2022, according to RD 1393/2007 according to RD 1393/2007.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
Fundamental Bioethics
Introduction and Foundations of Bioethics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Anthropological and Ethical Foundations of Bioethics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Specific bioethics
Beginning of Life and Bioethics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
End of Life and Bioethics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
Ethics and Clinical Bioethics
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
Research Bioethics and Emerging Issues
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
6
Bioethics and Integral Ecology
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
3
Bioethics and Family
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
3
3. Master’s Thesis
Master’s Thesis
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
2 SEM
12

Collaborating Entities

Career Prospects

This specialization in Bioethics offers various career opportunities, including:

  • Access to Ph.D. programs in Humanities, Experimental Sciences, or Medicine.
  • Teaching Bioethics at public or private universities, with the possibility of becoming an associate professor through competitive examination.
  • Serving as a member of a Research Ethics Committee in private or public institutions such as hospitals or universities.
  • Becoming a member of a Clinical Ethics Committee (CEAS) in hospitals.
  • Working as a Bioethics consultant in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, AI, or bioengineering companies.
  • Legal professionals specializing in regulating Bioethics issues in Law.
  • Bioethics consulting in foundations or hospitals
  • Participation in associations, foundations, and entities dedicated to Bioethics
  • Membership in international Bioethics Committees/Councils (Council of Europe, United Nations, etc.)

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Faculty

Price of the Postgraduate 25/26

Title of title

Master’s Degree in Bioethics

Full Price

3.950€

Reservation Plaza

1.708€

Tuition fees

2.242€

Scholarships and grants

Dirigido a titulados universitarios con un rendimiento académico sobresaliente.

Contribuye a la igualdad de oportunidades

Oportunidades educativas a jóvenes de escasos recursos económicos

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When we receive your data we will proceed to register you in the Candidate Portal and you will have access to your personal area where you will have to attach the documents corresponding to your process.

 

2

Once the admissions committee has evaluated your application, we will send you the resolution by e-mail. In case of a positive resolution, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see table of fees).

3

In parallel to your admission you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

4

Once the self-enrollment period is open, you will receive instructions from the Master’s Coordination to do it in the University Portal. To do so, you must have provided all the necessary documentation for your admission.

It is important that you read the admissions guide and consult with your advisor to confirm your program access documentation.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must complete the admission form or you can send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Candidate Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Request registration in the candidate’s portal through postgrado@ufv.es.
  2. Upload the required documentation.
  3. Conduct the intake interview*.
  4. To reserve a place in case of admission
  5. Submit the certified copies of the degree and/or grades that correspond in each case.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

  • Completed and electronically signed Admission Application Form.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
  • Motivation letter.
  • 2 letters of recommendation*.
  • Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport
  • A recent, passport-size, color photograph
  • University degree that qualifies access to the master’s degree

*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees

If you have studied in Spain:

  • Certified copy of both sides of the university degree (in case the degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
  • Certified copy of your transcript (academic record) if you are applying to any of the following master’s degree programs:
    • Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine
    • Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology

If you are a graduate of a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

  • Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
  • Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

Master’s degrees

  • University degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 48/72 hours.

This period may be extended in periods of high demand.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once you have received the decision of the admissions committee, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The period of 15 days may be reduced if the application for admission is within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to be able to perform the self-registration you will have to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.
If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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