Overview

You will follow some elements of the taught component of the MA and LLM, but will not be required to write a dissertation. If you successfully complete the PGCert, you may be eligible to transfer to the Diploma, MA or LLM if you meet the transfer requirements and pay the additional fee.

Aims

Equip you with the highest quality of training in healthcare ethics.
Highlight the application of moral theory to real-world scenarios, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and/or legal professionals.
Improve your comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of ethical theories.

Provide you with the opportunity to gain the skills needed to apply theory to real world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.

Career opportunities

Successful graduates from the Healthcare Ethics course from The University of Manchester, are able to progress within a wide variety of roles in the medical, legal and ethical fields. Graduates from previous years have, for example, proceeded to specialise in medico-legal practice and academic careers, and the degrees have enhanced the careers of health care professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics

Genetics
Genomics

Philosophy
Bioethics

Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Health Administration Ethics View 54 other Masters in Ethics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
In exceptional circumstances candidates who do not have first degree, but who can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

9833 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9833 GBP per year during 9 months.
National

5333 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5333 GBP per year during 9 months.

PGCert (part-time distance learning)

UK students (per annum): £4,333
International, including EU, students (per annum): £4,833

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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