This programme is distinctive in that it is one of the few Intercalated Biomedical or Health Care Ethics degrees available in the UK that is taught by academic philosophers, thus giving students access to the teaching and supervision of disciplinary specialists in philosophical ethics. This programme is also taught alongside a professional MA, enabling students to study alongside experienced health care professionals.
The aim of this programme is to enable medical, dentistry, and veterinary science students to think constructively about the ethical aspects of their current training and future careers by providing:
- An understanding of key concepts (such as value, responsibility, rights, consent) which feature prominently in the practical decisions of health care professionals;
- A framework of philosophical theories within which to locate the day-to-day decisions of those who work in the area;
- An opportunity to develop the essential skills of discussion, analysis and argumentation in relation to ethical issues.
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA3301 | Reasons, Virtues and Obligation | 15 | 1 Sep to 30 Nov | |
| IDEA3304 | Conscience, Codes and Professional Issues | 15 | 1 Feb to 30 Apr | |
| IDEA3305 | Autonomy, Rationality and Psychiatric Issues | 15 | 1 Apr to 30 June | |
| IDEA3306 | Distributive Justice and Scarce Medical Resources | 15 | 1 May to 31 July | |
| IDEA3307 | Current Developments in Health Care Ethics | 30 | 1 Oct to 28 Feb | |
| IDEA3312 | Ethical Issues at the Beginning of Life | 15 | 1 Nov to 31 Jan | |
| IDEA3313 | Ethical Issues at the End of Life | 15 | 1 Jan to 28 Feb |
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