Overview
Evidence-based introduction to genomic medicine exploring key concepts and contemporary ethical, legal, social and cultural considerations associated with equitable adoption into healthcare.
About this paper
| Paper title | Introduction to Genomics in Health and Medicine |
|---|---|
| Subject | Genomic medicine |
| EFTS | 0.1250 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,551.63 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
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- Textbooks
No compulsory text books.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will:
- Critically search for and evaluate emerging genomic technologies and applications relevant to health in New Zealand and global contexts
- Critically analyse research, understand research processes and apply research skills to new situations
- Articulate complex genomic concepts and their relevance to clinical practice and/or health care delivery (by means of oral presentation, academic writing, formal and informal discussions/blogs, and online communication)
- Evaluate, identify and discuss future opportunities and challenges associated with genomics in their specific profession/discipline, and see how this specialized knowledge can be applied to their practice