LLM Medical Law and Ethics
The University of LawLondon Bloomsbury Manchester Online, United Kingdom
Course overview
The LLM Medical Law and Ethics at The University of Law explores legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in medicine, healthcare, and bioethics. Through this programme, students examine topics such as patients’ right to consent or refuse treatment (competent or not), beginning-of-life issues (fertility regulation, assisted conception, abortion), end-of-life issues (euthanasia, assisted suicide), mental health law, medical negligence, confidentiality, organ donation, and treatment of patients unable to consent.
This LLM Medical Law and Ethics in The University of Law provides both theoretical and practical insight: you’ll engage with real-world case studies, legal frameworks, and ethical debates, preparing you for roles in clinical governance, medico-legal practice, regulatory bodies, policy advisory, or advocacy.
Key highlights
- Open to both law and non-law graduates
- Internationally recognised Master's in medical law and ethics
- Suited to medical professionals or those targeting medical liability work
- Builds skills to progress within the medical industry
- Opens pathways into medico-legal areas such as clinical governance
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award
Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.
Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship
Business First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.
Up to £5,000Campus Dean’s Award
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.
Up to £2,000Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate
Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.
Law First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.
Up to £2,000Science First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.
Up to £5,000The Amal Clooney Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Expert witness
- Clinical negligence solicitor
- Clinical governance manager
- Bioethics governance officer
- Healthcare manager
- Health policy advisor
Career opportunities
Graduates with an LLM Medical Law and Ethics from The University of Law are equipped to pursue diverse roles, including:
- Medico-legal practice (clinical negligence, personal injury, medical liability)
- Legal advisory roles in health regulatory bodies and healthcare organisations
- Clinical governance, hospital administration, or compliance roles
- Policy advisory in public health, bioethics, or government agencies
- Roles requiring expertise in mental health law, patient rights, end-of-life law, or biomedical ethics
Cost of study
For the 2026/2027 academic session, International students will pay £19,600 annually for the LLM Medical Law and Ethics at The University of Law. It is important to note that the fee is subject to change annually.
Admission
Secure your place in this competitive programme by applying directly to the university through the online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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