Program Overview
The Medical Law at University of Kwazulu Natal is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Durban, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methodology
- Forensic Medicine
- Bio-ethics and the Law
- HIV/Aids, Human Rights and the Law
- Law and Medical Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of an LLB or a BProc degree (or any other degree which is, in the discretion of the Board of the School, relevant to this programme) with the basic entrance requirement being a minimum overall average of 55%, subject to the availability of places in the module as class sizes are limited.
International Applications:
- The non-refundable application fee or proof of payment MUST accompany this application form. Application fees sent by post shouldbe paid by cheque or postal order, not cash. Please ensure that cheques or postal orders are made out to the University ofKwaZulu-Natal. International and local applicants: Application fees can be paid by electronic transfer/bank deposit.
- The application form MUST be completed as fully and as accurately as possible to avoid delay in processing. Use names appearing on the identity document when completing the form.
- Applicants whose previous degrees were obtained at a foreign university or from universities outside South Africa must have their qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to submitting an application to the University.
- If you have attended another university please submit a full academic record or you must arrange for the Registrar of that University to submit to this University a full academic record for all years of study and a certificate of conduct to the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
- If you are applying for a Masters Degree or Phd please contact the relevant school regarding the format of the proposal on your chosen area ofresearch together with your application.
- International students require a valid study visa to study in SA
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Kwazulu Natal
University of Kwazulu Natal
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a public research university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months