Overview

You will broaden your expertise in areas of particular interest, and increase your overall knowledge of the concepts and theories that impact on this important subject.

Why choose this Dental Law and Ethics degree offered at the University of Bedfordshire?

Study one core unit that is designed to deepen your understanding of law and ethics, and choose from optional units which allow you to focus on patient safety, human factors and organisational development concepts

Explore the subject with an experienced, interdisciplinary team made up of university and visiting staff, and is likely to include dentists, health and social care professionals and legally trained professionals

Develop insights into the legal and ethical impact on everyday decision making in a practice setting

Gain an understanding of ways to address patient safety issues and how you can develop and manage your dental team

Benefit from a supervised project that provides an opportunity to engage in independent research and development.

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

After completing this course you will be able to demonstrate a systematic understanding of the wide range of legal and ethical issues that can directly or indirectly impact patient care.

The course will enhance your capacity to critically appraise both your own and others’ practice in relation to the legal and ethical framework, including the ability to identify and address emerging challenges through independent and/or collaborative activity.

Graduates will have a deep understanding of fundamental legal and ethical concepts and theories that enable you to present your ideas and opinions in a structured, planned and supported approach to legal and ethical issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Workplace-based learning

Educational Perspectives for the Workplace

Core unit: Developing the Dental Team

Simulation in Practice

Dental Education Research Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Most postgraduate courses do not have specific application deadlines but we advise you to apply at least 30 days before the course starts.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Luton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Dentistry Civil & Private Law Ethics View 126 other Masters in Dentistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates, including proof of your level of English Language
A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
A copy of your current valid passport details
Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16900 GBP / year

≈ 16900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Living costs

Luton

United Kingdom

750 - 1300 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why choose this Dental Law and Ethics degree offered at the University of Bedfordshire?

How will this course enhance my career prospects?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Luton

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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