
Overview
The LLM in Medical Law and Ethics (Online Learning) at The University of Edinburgh enables you to explore the international and interdisciplinary dimensions of medical law and ethics.
You will have opportunities to examine health care policy and the regulation of medicine in different parts of the world. You will also evaluate responses to technology and debate possible futures for medical law.
This internationally focussed programme covers the core areas of medical law and ethics, including:
- Medical consent
- Negligence and confidentiality
- Issues at the beginning and end of life
- Patient confidentiality
- Public health
- Regulation of medical research
- Legal and social approaches to biotechnology
Career development
The University of Edinburgh is ranked 23rd in the world for student employability (Emerging Global Employability University Rankings).Graduates of our online programmes progress to a range of careers in law and related fields, including work in:
- local and international law firms
- government legal departments
- other public institutions
- international organisations
- academia.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Law and Ethics at the Start and End of Life
- Clinical Negligence and the Law
- Global Health: Law and Policy
- Mental Health Law
- Shaping and Regulating Modern Healthcare
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 20 months
- Flexible
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English requirements
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General requirements
- A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law.
- We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.
- Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
- Relevant professional qualifications will be considered.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
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24700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24700 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
24700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24700 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Part-time - 2 Years: £12,350
- Part-time - 3 Years: £8,035
- Part-time - 32 months: £8,230
- Part-time - 20 months: £12,050
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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