The overall module aim is to support students in interrogating and exploring the relationships between ethics, public health and human rights, at both a theoretical and practical level.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of moral theory, healthcare ethics and human rights.
- Critically assess the relevance of ethical theory and human rights in specific areas of public health practice.
- Conceptualise the potential use and utility of the frameworks introduced during the module to navigate professional and personal ethical dilemmas.
Session Content
The module is expected to cover the following topics:
- Ethics and moral philosophy.
- Health & human rights.
- Core public health areas for moral exploration: including healthcare research; rights; resource allocation and sustainability and development.
Mode of delivery
This module is delivered predominantly face-to-face. Where specific teaching methods (lectures, seminars, discussion groups) are noted in this module specification these will be delivered by predominantly face-to-face sessions. There will be a combination of live and interactive activities (synchronous learning) as well as self-directed study (asynchronous learning).
Assessment
The assessment for this module has been designed to measure student learning against the module intended learning outcomes (ILOs) as listed above. Formative assessment methods may be used to measure students’ progress. The grade for summative assessment(s) only will go towards the overall award GPA.
The assessment for this module will be submitted online.
Assessment will be by an essay of a maximum of 2500 words (excluding references). The use of alternative media to support the assessment essay may exceptionally be agreed in advance with the Module Organisers (MOs).
Credits
- CATS: 15
- ECTS: 7.5
Module specification
For full information regarding this module please see the module specification.
This module is designed for all students who think about the nature and values of healthcare work.
Applications for Term 2 D2 modules are currently open and will close on 20 January 2025. Applications should be made online via our application portal.