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Moral Issues in Medicine

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
MoWeFr 3p.m. – 3:50p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0063 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
MoWeFr 3p.m. – 3:50p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0063
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Concepts of health, illness and healing, under different paradigms of medicine. Is medicine an art or science? What is the impact of medical technology on human life and death? What is considered "natural"? Attention is given to issues in human reproduction (e.g. in vitro fertilization, conception, abortion). Questions of authority, accountability in doctor-patient relationships, patient advocacy, self help, right to health care or to refuse treatment. Social and political questions of health care organization.

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0063

General Ed Requirements

Humanities

Enrolled / Capacity

35 / 36

Status

Closed

Instructor

Valentina Urbanek

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

Tuition Details