Health Law York University

Overview

The Professional LLM in Health Law at York University provides an exhaustive exploration of the legal frameworks governing the Canadian healthcare system. This programme is specifically tailored for legal professionals and senior healthcare administrators who wish to master the complexities of medical negligence, patient rights, and regulatory compliance. Students engage with a diverse range of academic and practical perspectives to address contemporary challenges in the field.

Why Health Law at York University?

Studying at York University offers access to a prestigious faculty comprised of leading academics, judges, and senior practitioners. The programme is delivered through Osgoode Professional Development, providing a flexible learning environment that accommodates the schedules of busy professionals. Students benefit from a unique mix of theoretical study and applied learning, ensuring they can immediately implement new insights into their professional practice. The curriculum is designed to foster interdisciplinary discussion, allowing for a broad understanding of how law intersects with bioethics and healthcare policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 3138 per semester
• National fee: CAD 7981 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 36 credits, including a research component. Students can choose from a variety of modules to suit their professional interests. Modules may include:

• Canadian Health Care System: Bioethics and the Law
• Canadian Health Care System: Legal Frameworks
• Biotechnology and Issues in Health Law
• Comparative Health Law
• Disability & Health Law
• Human Rights, Globalization and Health Law
• Information Technology and Privacy in Health Law
• Malpractice in Health Care
• Mental Health Law

Careers with Health Law

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to advance their careers in a variety of high-level roles within the health and legal sectors. Many alumni continue to practice as specialised lawyers in health law firms, focusing on medical defence or insurance litigation. Others find success as senior professionals within hospitals, healthcare organisations, and charities, managing critical issues such as patient privacy, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The programme also supports those moving into policy development, professional governance, and health administration, providing the credentials necessary to lead in these intellectually challenging environments.