LLM Health Law
Course overview
LLM Health Law at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a programme that explores the important and evolving relationship between medicine and law. Students will engage with core topics, including consent to treatment, medical ethics, and healthcare regulation. They will also study specialist areas including mental health law, employment and health law, and the regulation of healthcare quality.
Teaching is delivered on campus at NTU’s City Campus, and the programme includes six taught modules followed by a dissertation. The option to study part-time over two years is also available.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
- Applicants must have a good undergraduate degree in law with a 2.2 or above.
- Applicants whose first degree is not Law will be required to provide evidence of commitment to the LLM subject that they wish to study.
- Applicants from other disciplines will be welcomed in appropriate circumstances, particularly if they have experience in the area, even if not as lawyers.
English Language Requirements
- Applicants for whom English is not a first language must achieve a recognised English language qualification with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or an equivalent score in another approved test.
Scholarships
Bangladesh High Achievers Award
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarships
Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships
Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.
Women in Computer Science
50% of tuition fee
Up to 50% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of LLM Health Law from Nottingham Trent University leave with knowledge and skills that are valued in a range of professional settings. Typical career paths include:
- Health Policy Advisor
- Legal Specialist
- Clinical Governance Officer
- Academic Researcher
- Advisor in Public Health
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students for the LLM Health Law in Nottingham Trent University is £18,300. Please note that the tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal studies with a specialisation in health law, complete your application for the LLM Health Law directly to the university's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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