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Medical Law and Ethics

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,000GBP
  • Start date
    Feb, Sep

Program overview

What The University of Law UK says about their program:

This course starts with an introduction to medical law and ethics, and medical law research. You’ll then consider the patient’s right to consent or to refuse medical treatment (protected by human rights law and common law). This will be examined in relation to competent and incompetent patients. You will continue by examining the beginnings of life including assisted conception, controlling fertility and abortion, followed by end of life including the right to die, euthanasia and assisted suicide. The course will also cover examination of mental health, medical negligence (including the impact on the NHS), organ donation, including the body as property and confidentiality.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

For undergraduate admission, international students need to provide evidence of prior academic qualifications equivalent to UK A-Levels.

Postgraduate academic requirements

Postgraduate applicants must hold a recognized bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Specific requirements depend on the chosen course, with some programs requiring a strong academic record in law or business.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    Minimum 6.0 with min. 5.5 in each component.

  • TOEFL iBT

    60 with min. 11 in Listening, 12 in Reading, 20 in Writing, and 17 in Speaking.

  • PTE Academic

    56 (with min. 52 in each part)

  • Trinity ISE

    Merit in all skills

Some courses may require a higher English level.

Documents required

  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • Application form
  • Passport identification page
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From £14,150 per year

  • Master's program tuition

    £17,000 per year

  • Master's with Professional Practice tuition

    £18,700 per year outside London and £20,350 per year in London

Funding

International Bursary Undergraduate Scholarship

- Open to all eligible non-British, overseas fee-paying students. - **Scholarship Value:** £2500 - **Availability:** Guaranteed
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Visa requirements for The University of Law UK

International students must apply for a Student Route visa through the UK Home Office. The University is an approved sponsor, providing necessary documentation for visa applications. Students are required to demonstrate adequate financial support and meet

UK student visa requirements