Health Ethics

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5000
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Course ID
203820
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Public Health
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Connal Lee
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to advance students' knowledge of ethical theories and approaches and analytical capability in examining public health research, policy and practice issues. Philosophical perspectives on ethics. Ethical issues for the health professional in clinical practice, research and management. Health professionals in society.

Course learning outcomes

  • To apply contemporary ethical theory to real world public health practices
  • Develop ethical reasoning skills (including analysis, integration of evidence, and formulation of ethical argument) to resolve ethical issues in public health practice, policies and programmes
  • Link real world practice with theory to develop an understanding of core perspectives and concepts in public health ethics
  • Enhance students capacity to analyse and make informed decisions about ethical problems of public importance

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 20082
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 80
Available
Available 69
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH5002 Health Ethics at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Medical Sonography (Cardiac)
Master of Medical Sonography (General)
Master of Medical Sonography (Vascular)