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The University of Law Postgraduate Programmes LLM Medical Law and Ethics - Full-time
The University of Law Postgraduate Programmes

LLM Medical Law and Ethics - Full-time

12 Months

English

Full time

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Sep 2024

GBP 18,500 *

Distance learning, On-Campus

* £10,500 Domestic, London; £9,500 Domestic, Non-London; £14,000 International, London; £12,000 International, Non-London; £9,500 Online

Introduction

Our LLMs from our new Master's in Law suite of programs are designed for law and non-law graduates who want to explore the practical application of a particular, specialist area of the law. Study face-to-face or online.

Course Requirements

Students should possess a UK bachelor’s degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. Non-law students must complete a compulsory two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System unless they can evidence the successful completion of an LLB (or equivalent) or a minimum of 3 legal modules worth at least 80 QCF credits, which must include - English Legal System, Contract Law and Law of Tort.

Course Details

The LLM Medical Law and Ethics is an innovative, flexible program designed for law and non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Medical Law. Whether you want to progress within a firm specializing in medical law or simply want to know more about how medical law works in practice, this program will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.

When you study the LLM Medical Law and Ethics with us you will:

  • Be taught by subject matter experts, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching-focused academics.
  • Focus on legal practice, not just theory.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies.
  • Learn about Legal Technology by selecting to study modules in legal technology.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.

This course covers areas such as medical negligence, refusal of treatment, requests for treatment, and the future of medical liability. The award-linked module for this program (Medical Law and Ethics) is purposely designed to put medical law into context, enabling you to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real-world client situations. With the support and guidance of our experienced professional tutors, you’ll gain valuable insight into the real-world and practical applications of the law to ensure medical practices remain ethical and safe.

In addition to a general induction to the program, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to law students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.

To help prepare you for your dissertation you’ll study a range of compulsory and further optional Research Methods Training sessions in your first terms.

Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time)

Two-week induction: For non-law students, this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.

You will complete:

  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2)

You may then choose three from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

  • Mental Health Law
  • International Criminal Law
  • International Human Rights

*All elective modules are subject to availability.

Term 3 (full-time)

  • Dissertation in Medical Law and Ethics

Course Information

Assessment

A three-hour unseen written examination or a 4,500-word coursework assignment assesses modules.

Attendance at one of our UK campuses (or an approved overseas center by prior arrangement) is required for all examinations, including for online study.

The default campus location for online study is London.

The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words) and provides an opportunity for a sustained, in-depth, and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of Medical Law and Ethics.

Structure

This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments conducive to effective learning.

How to Apply

  • You can apply for this course directly with the University.
  • This course cannot be chosen to study alongside our Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.

Fees

  • 2024/25: UK - £13,450 (London), £11,900 (Non-London), INT - £18,500 (London), £17,000 (Non-London)

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