K13: Understands and solves problems related to ethics, including a knowledge of ethical criteria related to neuroscience-related issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. S2: Carries out their work or vocation in a professional manner, and possess appropriate competencies as demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments, and problem-solving within their field of study. S4: Uses their ability to analyse and synthesise, as well as to apply the principles of the scientific method in the work environment, in order to provide innovative responses to the needs and demands of society in their area. S8: Has the professional and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully navigate the working conditions that exist in their chosen subarea(s) of neuroscience, and is able to successfully use informational and communication tools and techniques for training and professional activities. S9: Demonstrates creative and entrepreneurial skills, including adapting to new situations, assimilating new knowledge and taking on new challenges. C3: Apply knowledge about technologies for the study of the Nervous System and the brain (Medical Imaging, brain-machine interfaces) to develop new systems for diagnosis and treatment, as well as and other applications within Neuroscience (Artificial Intelligence, Robotics) with the aims of improving the quality of life and furthering social progress. C5: Apply your neuroscience knowledge in a unifying and integrated fashion as part of a multidisciplinary team (pharmaceutical sector, health industry, diagnostic techniques, health information technologies, government agencies and regulatory bodies. C6: Apply the results of your comprehensive training to your everyday professional activities, combining Neuroscience knowledge with a solid foundation of ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights, diversity and democratic values. C7: Apply the scientific and technical principles you acquired during your undergraduate training, together with your own natural learning capabilities, to better adapt to novel opportunities arising from scientific and technological development.

1. Introduction to ethics: History of bioethics and its relationship with Biomedical Research. Ethical theories and principles. Deontology and Biomedical Research. 2. Ethics committees. Health care ethics, clinical research (informed consent) and animal experimentation. 3. Ethical aspects of research. Funding, management of limited resources, confidentiality (publication of results) and research in special cases. 4. Legal aspects in Biomedical Sciences. Legislation. General principles and guarantees in biomedical research. Data protection. 5. Biomedical research on human embryos and fetuses. Abortion, reproduction and contraception. End of life. 6. Genetic analysis, biological samples and biobanks. Genetic manipulation offences. 7. Administrative, civil and criminal liability. 8. Animal experimentation. Choice of the appropriate laboratory animal for the experimental purposes. The 3Rs principle. Law for the protection of animals for experimental purposes. Training needs. 9. Ethics in teaching: students and teachers.

Classroom lectures. Face-to-face classes: reduced (workshops, seminars, case studies). Student individual work. Final exam. Seminars and lectures supported by computer and audiovisual aids. Practical learning based on cases and problems, and exercise resolution. Individual and group or cooperative work with the option of oral or written presentation. Individual and group tutorials to resolve doubts and queries about the subject.