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MIC2021: Biomedical Ethics (Core: 3 credits)

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe core ethical principles from a biomedical science perspective.
2. Explain ethical issues relating to biomedical science.

Course Synopsis
Students will learn about ethical principles related to many aspects of biomedical
science and research. They will have the opportunity to give their opinions about the
subject matters.

Reference Texts
1. National Science Council (2017). The Malaysian Code of Responsible Conduct in
Research. Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology.
2. Wiles, R. (2013). What are qualitative research ethics? London: Bloomsbury
Academic.
3. Oliver, P. (2010). The student’s guide to research ethics. McGrawHill Open
University Press
4. Morrison, E.E., & Furlong, B. (2019). Healthcare Ethics, Critical Issues for the 21st
Century. (4 edition). Jones & Bartlett, LLC.
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5. Bryant, J.A. & la velle, L. (2019). Introduction to Bioethics. (2 edition). Wiley
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Backwell
6. Committee on Publication Ethics (https://publicationethics.org/)
7. Online resources

Course Coordinator
Dr. Bavani Arumugam
bavani@um.edu.my
03-79674903

Course Assessment
Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (100%)

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