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    Applied Ethics & Policy (MA)

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    Durham, USMAIn-person1 year
    $101,586.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University is a 36-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Durham, US. Tuition is $101,586.

    About the program

    The program covers ethical, legal, and policy issues at the intersection of science, technology, bioethics, and public policy, with concentrations in Bioethics & Science Policy and Tech Ethics & Policy. It includes core courses, electives, and a capstone project or thesis.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Optional; not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 iBT (general Graduate School minimum; program-specific not stated)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall (general Graduate School minimum; program-specific not stated)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,832.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University is $101,586 across 36 required credits.
    Is Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University online or in-person?
    Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University take to complete?
    Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University is structured around 1 year and 36 credits.
    How large is the Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University cohort?
    Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied Ethics & Policy (MA) at Duke University: 12 months OPT (US)