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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Biological experiments and processes have long remained under the ethics radar. A lot of controversy surrounds bioethics, an interdisciplinary study domain covering ethical, social, and legal implications of healthcare and life sciences. The dilemma of bioethics will be dealt with in the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 online programme by edX.

Kyoto University has developed this training programme that has a duration of five weeks. The Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Exploring Bioethics through Manga - Part 2 course has a comprehensive curriculum that will take you through the various impending, controversial decisions. The course is intended for anyone who wishes to understand these crucial topics better.

The edX Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 certification programme will be taught using Manga by Satoshi Kodama. He is an associate professor at Kyoto University, Japan. Moreover, the training course is a segment of a two-course series. You can pursue this course as a stand-alone programme. Also, you can acquire a course certificate by paying a nominal certificate fee.

The Highlights

  • Course enrollment for free
  • Five-week course
  • Part of a two-part course series
  • An offering of Kyoto University, Japan
  • Learned course instructor
  • Online training
  • Self-paced learning
  • Use of Manga for teaching

Programme Offerings

  • Industry-expert course instructors
  • Verified course certificate
  • Self-paced programme model
  • An offering of Kyoto University
  • Online training
  • five weeks of learning
  • Manga for teaching
  • video lectures
  • Free program enrollment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4058yesKyoto University, Kyoto

edX charges no fee for the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 training course. This implies that you can access the entire course content for free. But you can only opt for a course completion certificate from edX by paying a sum of Rs. 4,009.


Eligibility Criteria

There are no requirements for enrolling in Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 course by edX.  The program is a segment of a two-course series, but you can pursue it as stand-alone training. Therefore, it is not mandatory to take Part 1 of this course. Also, prior knowledge of bioethics is not compulsory.

What you will learn

Knowledge of healthcare sciences

Once the edX Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 training course is complete, you will have an in-depth knowledge of the given concepts:

  • Fundamental terms for bioethics
  • Ethical arguments’ fundamentals
  • The way decisions are taken on uncertain bioethics challenges
  • Public policies and regulations concerning bioethical challenges in Japan and outside of it
  • Understanding of vital ethical issues

Who it is for

The Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 program is designed for candidates who want to learn about the different aspects and perspectives of several topics of bioethics.


Admission Details

  • Type the name of the programme “Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Exploring Bioethics through Manga - Part 2” in the search column.
  • While you are on the programme-specific webpage, you can explore the course offerings and then, tap on “Enroll.”
  • You will land on a registration page. 
  • Here, you need to log in with your existing edX account credentials. Else, create a new one or log in using your social media account details.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Kyoto University, Kyoto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the fee for this edX program?

edX charges no fee for the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 online course. The course teachings and material will be available to you by simply registering for the course.

2: Can I add the course certificate for this program to my LinkedIn profile?

Yes. Students who receive the program completion certificate can post their achievements on LinkedIn profiles. edX offers a shareable certificate for the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 course that is duly verified.

3: Under which category does the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare: Exploring Bioethics through Manga - Part 2 online course fall?

This course by edX and Kyoto University is an offering under the ‘Medicine’ category of edX courses.

4: Is it compulsory to pursue the other course of the series for enrolling in this one?

No. You can pursue the Ethics in Life Sciences and Healthcare - Part 2 certification course without the need to complete its Part 1. In other words, it can be taken as a stand-alone training course.

5: What is the course language?

This edX course is in the English language. Video transcripts are also available in English.

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