Program Overview
The Medical Law Postgraduate CertificateDiplomaLLM at Northumbria University is a Master programme in Law over 9 months, delivered Online. 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 Postgraduate CertificateDiplomaLLM programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Law Postgraduate CertificateDiplomaLLM programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Legal Research\', \'Clinical Negligence\', "Treatment: Consent and Patients\' Rights"]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Standard Entry
The usual entry requirement for the Certificate stage is one of the following:
- a degree in law.
- a degree incorporating law elements or a joint honours degree incorporating law.
- a non-law degree with appropriate work experience.
- a comparable professional qualification.
Candidates without a degree or equivalent but with suitable work related experience may also exceptionally be cons
Plus one of the following:
- International/English Language Requirements:
International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
- A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5
- Pearson Academic score of 62 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 51
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to assist y
- Additional:
Please note that this programme requires one written reference to be provided with your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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 Northumbria University
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a...
University Profile- Start Date since 2010
- Language English
- Duration 9 months