攻读硕士学位的学生可以修读哲学的一般硕士课程，也可以专注于生物伦理学。这两个课程的课程都反映了IUPUI独特的师资力量。生物伦理学计划是与印第安纳大学生物伦理学中心合作开发的。生物伦理学是一个快速发展的领域，需要受过良好教育的理论家和实践者。由于IUPUI是美国最大的医疗保健综合体之一的所在地，因此它在此类人员的学术培训中处于领先地位。接受一般哲学教育的学生可以根据需要选择一些针对经典美国哲学和实用主义的选修课程。该部门提供世界上最全面的计划，以研究Charles S. Peirce的工作。IUPUI已成
The Department of Philosophy's Master of Arts degree offers two distinct paths to the M.A. degree: a general track that covers historical and topical areas of the discipline, and a bioethics track that integrates theory with practice to address an urgent need both in medical science and in the healthcare industry.<br><br>Students who pursue the general track may take a number of elective courses focused on classical American philosophy, an area in which the department has particular strength.<br><br>Students completing the Philosophy M.A. curriculum will:<br><br>Know and understand important figures, theories, and arguments in core areas of classical and contemporary philosophy.<br>Know and understand important figures, theories, and arguments related to a specific subject area: American philosophy, bioethics, or international research ethics.<br>Comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate complex philosophical concepts, claims, and arguments.<br>Conduct mentored philosophical research leading to competent, well-researched, in-depth argumentative essays on specific topics.<br>Develop and deliver clear, accurate, and informative research presentations for academic or professional audiences.