Program Overview
The Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics BA is a one-year intercalation course for medical, dentistry, and veterinary science students. It delves into the ethical dilemmas of their professions, equipping them with analytical skills to navigate complex scenarios. Through essays, coursework, and group projects, students explore the ethical implications of medical practice, enhancing their employability and preparing them for careers in research or academia. The program offers a comprehensive understanding of ethical principles and their application in healthcare settings.
Program Outline
Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics BA - University of Leeds
Degree Overview:
This one-year, intercalation course is designed for medical, dentistry, and veterinary science students. It aims to supplement their degree by providing a deeper understanding of the ethical aspects of their training and exploring how this might impact their future careers. The program focuses on the complex ethical dilemmas arising from working in medicine and healthcare, equipping students with the skills to respond effectively to these challenges.
Objectives:
- Develop a constructive understanding of the ethical aspects of medical and healthcare training.
- Explore the ethical dilemmas encountered in medicine and healthcare.
- Gain skills to respond effectively to ethical challenges.
- Broaden perspectives on the ethical implications of medical practice.
- Enhance employability and career prospects.
Outline:
Course Structure:
- The course is structured around a series of compulsory modules.
- The list of modules may change from time to time.
Year 1 Compulsory Modules:
- Reasons, Virtues and Obligation: 15 Credits
- Conscience, Codes and Professional Issues: 15 Credits
- Autonomy, Rationality and Psychiatric Issues: 15 Credits
- Distributive Justice and Scarce Medical Resources: 15 Credits
- Current Developments in Health Care Ethics: 30 Credits
- Ethical Issues at the Beginning of Life: 15 Credits
- Assessment is primarily through essays and coursework assignments.
- Students receive support from tutors and can discuss their work before submission.
- Some modules include group work presentations, supported by weekly workshops.
Teaching:
- Teaching methods include lectures and small group seminars.
- Students engage in independent study to enhance research skills and explore specific areas of interest.
- Teaching staff includes expert academics, industry professionals, and trained postgraduate researchers.
Careers:
- Intercalating provides an opportunity to build upon skills and knowledge gained in the main degree.
- It offers a more rounded perspective on the subject and enhances employability in the competitive graduate job market.
- The course is excellent preparation for careers in research or academia.
- Some students pursue doctoral degrees after completing their studies.
Other:
- The University offers a range of postgraduate funding opportunities and scholarships.
- The Brotherton Library provides access to valuable resources for independent research.
- The Language Zone offers free learning resources for students studying languages as part of their joint honours degree.
- The course is also available as a Masters degree, with the same taught content but including an independent research dissertation.
