Program Overview

PGCert Healthcare Law Postgraduate Certificate

Overview

The PGCert Healthcare Law Postgraduate Certificate is a 9-month program that allows students to pursue an interest in the application of medico-legal theories in a flexible and interdisciplinary course. The program enables students to apply legal theory to real-world scenarios in the healthcare and legal sectors.

Entry Requirements

• We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.
• In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not have a first degree but can demonstrate professional competence may be admitted.
• When assessing your academic record, we consider your degree subject, grades achieved, and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• If you would like to study this course 100% online, please check out the Healthcare Ethics and Law online learning page.

Course Details

• Full-time: Y
• Part-time: N
• Full-time distance learning: N
• Part-time distance learning: N

Course Overview

• Pursue an interest in the application of medico-legal theories in a flexible and interdisciplinary course.
• Apply legal theory to real-world scenarios in the healthcare and legal sectors.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • PGCert (full-time)
    • UK students (per annum): £5,333
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £9,833

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme
• Manchester Humanities International Excellence Scholarship
• Manchester Master's Bursary
• Postgraduate loans for master's students

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS).
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high-quality education that prepares them for the future, and by protecting their interests.