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City St George's, University of London: Medical Ethics, Law and Humanities
| Institution | City St George's, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Medical Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Discover how ethics and law impact medicine by exploring past, present, and future issues in healthcare, including topics like assisted suicide, AI, and global clinical challenges.
Ethics, professionalism, and law play a crucial role in shaping medicine today. In this course, you will critically examine these areas and apply them to the challenges facing modern healthcare systems.
You will be introduced to different methods of medical humanities, exploring how they can provide insight into areas like the doctor-patient relationship and the experience of illness. At the same time, you will delve into key ethical and legal issues within professional medical practice.
What makes this degree unique is its focus on both the history and future of medicine. You will explore current healthcare challenges, the historical development of medical practice, and how advancements in technology are expected to transform the healthcare of tomorrow.
Benefits of this course Explore your interests: choose a research project that aligns with your passions, from vaccine nationalism to the ethics of genomics. Diverse expertise: work with experts from various fields, such as historians and medical lawyers, to guide your research. Focus on current and future issues: analyse contemporary healthcare challenges while exploring the history and future of medicine. Learn from industry professionals: gain insights from guest lectures by professionals with experience in national and international healthcare organisations. Prepare for future healthcare challenges: address emerging issues in healthcare, like advanced technology and resource distribution, and contribute to the evolution of the field.
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| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please visit https://www.citystgeorges.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/medical-ethics-law-and-humanities |
| Location | Tooting Campus School of Health and Medical Sciences Tooting Campus, City St George’s, University of London Cranmer Terrace London SW17 0RE |
Our School of Health & Medical Sciences combines the former St George’s, University of London – a specialist provider of health and medical education – and City’s School of Health & Psychological Sciences and is now one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.
The School of Health & Medical Sciences
- 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for health professions (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
- 1st in London for subjects allied to medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
- Top 3 in the UK for …
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