Program Overview

LLM Medical Law and Ethics Online

Overview

The LLM Medical Law and Ethics Online is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognized Master's is ideal for those with a qualification in medicine or ambitions of working in medical liability.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum second-class honors degree

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time September)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time
• Full-time Online
• Part-time
• Part-time Online

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

Course Structure

• Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time):
  • Compulsory modules:
    • Medical Law and Ethics
    • Research Methods Training
  • Elective modules (choose three):
    • View the elective module guide
• Term 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time):
  • Dissertation in Medical Law and Ethics

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time: Online
    • Part-time: Online
• February 2026:
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• September 2026:
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online
• February 2027:
  • LLM Medical Law and Ethics (Master of Laws)
    • Full-time Online: Online
    • Part-time Online: Online

Employability

• We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
• Discover more about our employability support.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

• You can apply for this course directly with the University.

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024):
  • Online: £11,900 (or £11,400 including a £500 International Bursary*)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025):
  • Online: £12,400
• By studying a Master's degree, you could be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• If you’re a ULaw alumnus, you may be eligible to receive our £1000 Academic Master's Alumni Discount.
• We also have a range of scholarships and bursaries available which make studying with us more affordable than ever.

International

• We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
• Find out more about our international support.