BMS1042

Biomedical science and society

(MED)

Associate Professor F Cicuttini

6 points + 2 lectures and one 4-hour tutorial session or equivalent self-directed learning exercise per week + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Applications of statistical and epidemiological methods to typical problems from biomedical literature. Ethical and legal issues, especially the terms set out by society for the conduct of biomedical endeavour. Critical appraisal of ethical issues presented by different biomedical work, how they were addressed, their validity and the ethical implication of study outcomes.

Assessment: Written examination: 50% + Critical appraisal of biomedical literature: 30% + Tutorial assessment: 20%