LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice
Course overview
The LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice at De Montfort University is a master’s degree programme designed for students who want to gain a deep understanding of how law and ethics work in healthcare. This course is strictly offered online, so it allows you to study at home while you work or have other commitments. Students will explore legal and ethical challenges faced by medical professionals, patients, and policymakers. The programme looks at real-life cases, current healthcare laws, and global medical practices to prepare students for specialist roles in law, healthcare, or policy-making.
The programme covers key areas such as patient rights, medical negligence, end-of-life decision-making, reproductive health, and public health law. Students will learn through online lectures, case studies, reading materials, and virtual seminars. Assessments include essays, case analysis, and research projects. Students will also complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice, with guidance from an experienced academic supervisor.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a law-based subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification.
English Proficiency:
If you are from a country where English is not your first language, you also need to show that you speak and understand English well. This is usually done with an IELTS test score of 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5.
Scholarships
Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship
The DMU Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship offers De Montfort University graduates an exclusive 20% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 20% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice from De Montfort University can work in roles such as:
- Medical Law Specialist
- Healthcare Policy Advisor
- Compliance Officer in Healthcare Organisations
- Legal Consultant for Hospitals
- Lecturer in Medical Law and Ethics
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice at De Montfort University for international students is £18,450 for full-time study.
Admission
If you want to study the De Montfort University LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice, you can apply online through the university’s application system or UCAS. If you need assistance with your application, you can reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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