Overview
With the increasing pressure on resource allocation within the National Health Service and current debates on an individual’s capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, there is growing need for qualified legal professionals with an understanding of health law.
Why choose the Health Law and Ethics course from Nottingham Trent University?
- Gain an in-depth understanding of Health Law and Ethics in a European context.
- Learn from expert teaching staff including Dr Austen Garwood-Gowers, the author of leading works in organ transplantation and medical use of the human body more generally.
- Option to complement your study of Health Law and Ethics with up two modules from other LLM subject areas.
- Full-time and part-time study routes.
- Attend an International Summer School and explore Law in a European context.
- Scholarships available.
Careers and employability
Career development is an integral part of the programme and our careers team run a series of workshops where you can identify methods and strategies to enable you to pursue your career goals.
Due to the School's excellent reputation within the legal profession, our graduates are highly sought-after and recognised for the depth and relevance of their knowledge.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intellectual Property Law and Innovation
- Mental Capacity Law
- Beginning and Ending of Life
- Medical Use of the Human Body
- The Employer and Health Law
- The Legal Structure of Health Law
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We would recommend applying as soon as you are able as we may close the course if it is full.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Patent & Intellectual Property Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 49 other Masters in Patent & Intellectual Property Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good law degree, 2.2 or above.
- Applicants whose first degree is not Law will be required to provide evidence of commitment to the LLM subject that they wish to study.
- Applicants from other disciplines will be welcomed in appropriate circumstances, particularly if they have experience in the area, even if not as lawyers.
Tuition Fee
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International
15850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15850 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7700 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Nottingham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.