In their joint ‘Statement of Ethical Principles’(1) the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Council have called upon engineers to undertake their work with the highest ethical standard and to exercise careful moral judgment in all working situations.
This module has been specifically developed as part of a Master’s Programme in Bio-medical Engineering to provide students studying at the interface of technology and health with the opportunity to learn and explore ethical theory, analysis and problem solving.
The module is taught through a combination of seminars, lectures, and online teaching sessions and is assessed through a written assignment.
Those who work in the medical and healthcare environment are often confronted with moral questions. This module introduces students to some of the complexities arising from the ethical dilemmas that arise within this sector.
(1) https://www.engc.org.uk/standards-guidance/guidance/statement-of-ethical-principles/