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Ethical issues in human genomics
APG5110
Synopsis
In this unit, you will focus on ethical issues that arise in relation to human genomics. You will examine issues that arise in the integration of genome sequencing into medicine, as well as new and emerging technologies such as mitochondrial genomics and genome editing. You will consider and discuss topics including consent, data re-use, privacy, reproductive autonomy, personalised medicine and human enhancement.
Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.
Quick facts
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Audience
- Postgraduate
- Type
- Coursework
- School
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty
- Monash Bioethics Centre
- Handbook year
- 2026
Prerequisites
No prereqs in the handbook graph.
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