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De Montfort University: Medical Law, Ethics and Practice
| Institution | De Montfort University |
|---|---|
| Department | Business and Law |
| Web | https://www.dmu.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Designed for healthcare professionals working directly with patients or involved in clinical governance, research, or risk management, this course equips you to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges in modern medicine — all while continuing your career.
Delivered entirely via Distance Learning, the programme allows you to study flexibly around your schedule, helping you stay in work, enhance your expertise, and maintain a healthier work-life balance.
Key features
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Learn while you work: Ideal for busy professionals — fit your studies around clinical or governance responsibilities without career disruption.
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Real-world focus: Tackle pressing legal and ethical issues including euthanasia, mental health, abortion, patient safety, negligence, and Coroner’s law.
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Taught by experts: Learn from experienced legal professionals — including barristers, solicitors, and international legal scholars.
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Practical, applied learning: Engage with real scenarios through guided, independent and problem-based learning — sharpen your analysis, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
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Flexible block teaching: Study one subject at a time for deeper focus, less stress, and better retention — supporting a more manageable balance of work, study, and life.
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Access to legal resources: Even remotely, benefit from dedicated legal support, including digital access to case law, journal articles, and virtual learning environments.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential. |
Summary
Designed for healthcare professionals working directly with patients or involved in clinical governance, research, or risk management, this course equips you to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges in modern medicine — all while continuing your career.
Delivered entirely via Distance Learning, the programme allows you to study flexibly around your schedule, helping you stay in work, enhance your expertise, and maintain a healthier work-life balance.
Key features
-
Learn while you work: Ideal for busy professionals — fit your studies around clinical or governance responsibilities without career disruption.
-
Real-world focus: Tackle pressing legal and ethical issues including euthanasia, mental health, abortion, patient safety, negligence, and Coroner’s law.
-
Taught by experts: Learn from experienced legal professionals — including barristers, solicitors, and international legal scholars.
-
Practical, applied learning: Engage with real scenarios through guided, independent and problem-based learning — sharpen your analysis, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
-
Flexible block teaching: Study one subject at a time for deeper focus, less stress, and better retention — supporting a more manageable balance of work, study, and life.
-
Access to legal resources: Even remotely, benefit from dedicated legal support, including digital access to case law, journal articles, and virtual learning environments.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a law-based subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. |
Fees
| England | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 10700 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 18450 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18450 GBP for Year 1 |
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