Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Science and Technology Studies
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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Level 6 delivery is restricted to students on the iBSc Sociology and Politics of Medicine and iBSc History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine programmes. Students that select the level 6 delivery that are not enrolled on either programme will have their module selection rejected.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This module provides a critical overview of policy issues arising from developments in the biological sciences. The module covers a variety of issues, including: medical research policy, biotechnology and public policy, debates about the social acceptability of recombinant DNA research, biology and its publics, controlling biological weapons research and animal experimentation. Case studies are used to build a foundation for critical analysis and core principles for policy studies.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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38
- Module leader
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Professor Brian Balmer
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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4
- Module leader
-
Professor Brian Balmer
- Who to contact for more information
- sts-aa@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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