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Law, Medicine and Healthcare LLM

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Full time | University of Liverpool | 12 months | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

LLM - Master of Laws

Subject areas

Law Medicine (General) Health Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

Develop advanced specialist knowledge of law, medicine and healthcare in one of the original law departments in the UK. You'll learn medico-legal ethics, concepts such as autonomy and capacity, and best interests and theories around the regulation of medicine and the healthcare profession.

Introduction

Our LLM in Law, Medicine and Healthcare will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the law applies to medical practice. You will joining a diverse cohort includes students with a range of backgrounds, including medicine and law, and taught by leading experts in the field of medical law from our Health Law and Regulation Unit.

You will develop a range of transferable skills around the application of legal knowledge, critique of law and policy and legal argumentation. All students are given our specialised Legal Research Training which will enhance your legal writing, research and presentation skills.

Our flexible curriculum allows you to select modules and complete a dissertation on a topic of interest to you, supervised by a specialist in the field of Law, Medicine and Healthcare.

We offer an exciting range of extra-curricular and careers opportunities to produce well-rounded, employable graduates. This includes internships, pro bono projects, and talks and workshops from exciting speakers such as practising lawyers and judges who have played significant role in uncovering miscarriages of justice or in reforming the law.

Who is this course for?

This master’s is suitable for you if you are interested in medical law and want to gain advanced specialist knowledge in preparation for medical legal practice. This programme will also be of interest to you if you are a medical practitioner or healthcare worker.

This programme is suitable for intercalating medical students.

What you'll learn

Advanced legal research skills that are necessary to enable you to reach a superior understanding of medicine and healthcare law

How to analyse, evaluate and interpret primary and secondary legal sources

How to understand and apply English, European and International legal terminology, both orally and in writing

Critical, analytical and research skills

Oral discussion skills by participating in debates and problem-solving exercises

How to apply legal knowledge to practical situations

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,400

Entry requirements

For entry to our master’s programmes we require a minimum of a 2:1 class honours degree from a UK university in Law (BA or LLB), or in a relevant degree subject, including: Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, International Relations, Banking, Management Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics. Applicants are considered on the basis of academic ability and potential and other relevant considerations are also taken into account. Applicants who have marginally missed the benchmark indicated above, will be considered on a discretionary basis.

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