Ethical Challenges Concerning New and Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

Education facts

Code: VMFB45

<p>As new technologies are developed and integrated into healthcare, new and complex ethical challenges arise. This course offers a deep dive into these challenges, with a focus on how new technologies such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, AI and big data affect healthcare. </p><p>In a world where technology is advancing at a furious pace, we are facing new and complex ethical challenges. This course gives you the tools to navigate through these challenges, with a focus on how new technologies affect the healthcare field. By exploring examples from medical technology and health innovations, you will gain a deeper understanding of ethical principles relevant to the development and implementation of these technologies.  </p><p>The course gives you the opportunity to develop your ability to conduct ethical analyses and reflections, which is crucial for making informed decisions in the field of healthcare. Choose this course to prepare for the ethical dilemmas of the future and contribute to responsible and equitable technological development.  </p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School courses English 6/English level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Ethical Challenges Concerning New and Emerging Technologies in Healthcare

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 18 February 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 25 %