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Ethics of human reproduction

APG5486

Synopsis

In this unit, you will focus on ethical issues that arise in relation to human reproduction. You will examine ethical and social issues that arise around procreation and population, reproductive biomedicine, and parenting. You will consider and discuss topics including whether it is ethical to have children, population and restrictions on procreation, ethical and social aspects of medically assisted reproduction, genetic parenthood and adoption, the parent-child relationship, and children’s rights.

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

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