POPH30004 Ethics and Equity in Health and Medicine
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is POPH30004 hard?
POPH30004: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
The ethics of health care and why some groups get worse health, studied through real cases.
After it you can
- Spot ethical problems in health care and weigh them with medical ethics
- Explain how social, structural and commercial factors create health inequalities
- Reflect on your own position and power as a future health worker
What you need first
None
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Quizzes 20%, Tests 30%, Assignments 40%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POPH30004 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking POPH30004?
- No prerequisites.
- Does POPH30004 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Quizzes 20%, Tests 30%, Assignments 40%.
- How many class hours a week does POPH30004 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take POPH30004 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after POPH30004?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example POPH30005.
- Can I rate POPH30004?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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