
Welcome to
Ethics for scientists
This is a one year, non-examined course, where students discuss the ethical considerations around the latest breakthroughs and problems in science. Topics include, issues of consent in medical ethics, carbon offsetting, the use of AI and the problems of outsourcing scientific research.
Ms Kelly Meuleman, Head of Religion, Philosophy and EthicsGallery
Facts and figures
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topics - medical ethics, non-human animal ethics, environmental ethics, technology and AI, and research ethics
Small class sizes of 10-2 for unlimited debates and discussions
1984
In 1984 Barry Marshall infected himself with Heliobachter pylori to prove the bacterium caused peptic ulcers and won a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
2019