Frontier Topics in Bioscience

This course examines modern advances in bioscience and health, such as omics, biomarkers, biologics, big data, personalised medicine and public health strategies. Learners will perform critical analysis, evaluate and discuss the pros and cons of each topic using a range of scholarly articles. The social and ethical contexts are considered alongside the scientific advances. Learners will use reflective practice to evaluate their own position on ethical dilemmas and the advancement of science.