Professor Ana Mineiro, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing (FCSE) at the Portuguese Catholic University, attended the official launch of the new Ph.D. Program in Bioethics on October 19. The event took place at the Católica Medical School as part of the celebrations for World Bioethics Day.

The launch took place during the conference “Bioethics and Peace | Thinking, Caring, and Building the Future,” dedicated to reflecting on the role of bioethics in addressing today’s ethical, scientific, and social challenges.

The new Ph.D. program is developed in collaboration between the Institute of Bioethics, Católica Medical School, and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Nursing, strengthening the integration between different fields of knowledge and the Portuguese Catholic University’s commitment to advanced education and interdisciplinary scientific research.

With a duration of three years, corresponding to 180 ECTS credits, the program integrates fields such as Life and Health Sciences, the Humanities, Law, and emerging technologies, promoting critical thinking and ethical reflection on contemporary scientific and technological transformations.

Applications for the Ph.D. in Bioethics are open until February 5, 2027, with 15 spots available. The program is scheduled to begin on March 15, 2027, at the Católica Medical School on the Sintra Campus.

Learn more about the Ph.D. in Bioethics, the curriculum, and the application requirements here