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BETH5103: Bioethics in Society
2026 unit information
As the capstone, this Unit of Study allows Masters of Bioethics students to draw together their learning and reflect on the place that bioethics should have in society. This unit provides the opportunity to take a deep and critical look at the relationship between bioethics and advocacy; the contribution of bioethics to policy; the role of bioethics researchers in multi-disciplinary collaborations; how bioethics issues are discussed in the media, popular culture and literature; and the role that the public should play in discussions of bioethics issues. Students will respond to a range of topical examples throughout the semester. They will also have the opportunity to determine their own assessment topic. Learning activities include intensive workshops and small group discussion.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Public Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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BETH5101 and BETH5000 |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Deliberate about the role that bioethics has, and should have, in society
- LO2. Understand the relationships between bioethics and other related domains
- LO3. Articulate and critically reflect on how bioethics issues are generated and shaped
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2026
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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