Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
LLM Healthcare Ethics and Law in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
28,500
(c. USD37,984.23)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The LLM in Healthcare Ethics and Law delivers comprehensive training in medical ethics and legal principles, focusing on applying bioethical frameworks and legal doctrines to practical situations faced by healthcare practitioners, legal experts, and professionals in adjacent fields. The curriculum covers diverse topics such as patient autonomy, informed consent, treatment refusal, privacy laws, fetal rights, healthcare resource distribution, genetic screening, HIV testing protocols, medical liability, clinical negligence cases, organ donation procedures, assisted reproduction technologies, genetic engineering, research integrity, stem cell studies, and end-of-life decisions. While the program balances ethical and legal studies, it leans toward legal instruction in its core modules. Distance learners must select law-focused electives exclusively, whereas on-campus students should prioritize legal subjects for most optional courses. Graduates will gain specialized expertise in bioethical and medical-legal concepts, along with the analytical tools to implement these principles across various professional contexts.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in Law. Candidates should demonstrate a strong background in Law modules relevant to the course, including Public Law and Contract Law and achieve scores of 2.1 or above in relevant modules. When assessing your academic record, we consider the grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. Applicants who do not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry onto our LLM course may wish to be considered for entry onto the Postgraduate Diploma course. Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5; TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757; Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70. You are not required to submit an English language certificate at the time of application, however if you are eligible for an offer it will be subject to meeting our English language requirements.
Tuition
GBP
28,500