Biomedical Ethics | SkillsFuture CET Course

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Biomedical Ethics (BME201)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Science and Technology

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

Apply Now Bookmark

Synopsis

This course covers the ethics and morality of choices and decisions regarding medical research. It aims to develop a sense of heightened sensitivity and professionalism in bio-related research scientists and engineers.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering
Methods, Moral Concepts and Theories in Ethics
Responsible Conduct of Science
Ethics in Genetic Screening and Genetic Engineering
Ethics of Live-sustaining Biomedical Engineering Design
Bioethics regulations in Singapore

Learning Outcome

Discuss the meaning of ethics, different ethical theories, and its applications in the area of biomedical sector.
Compare traditional and current issues in biomedical ethics.
Explain theories of ethics: teleological and deontological.
Discuss in depth about the pros and cons of each ethical problem presented, and compare and contrast the different ethical views in a same problem.
Apply the ethical decision tool as a guide in making an ethical decision.
Examine potential ethical dilemmas in their work as a biomedical engineer, (e.g. in research, allocation of life sustaining machine).
Recommend possible actions to be taken in responses to these dilemmas.
Identify the probable consequences of those actions.