Public Health Ethics

Course aim

To advance students’ knowledge of ethical theories and approaches, and analytical capability in examining public health research, policy and practice issues.

Course content

Philosophical perspectives on ethics, such as utilitarianism, liberalism and communitarianism, as frameworks for public health research, policy and practice. Application of analytical tools in examining ethical issues in professional practice, research and management.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Students are required to have undertaken 72 units of study in their current program.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Online (Lectures)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Activities)	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.