Program Overview
The Medical Law and Ethics at De Montfort University is a LLM programme in Law over 15 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 and Ethics 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: 15 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Law and Ethics programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Consent and the Situation of Incapacitated Patients
- Philosophy of Health Care
- Medical Negligence
- Medical Research
- Patient Safety, Quality and Professional Regulation in Healthcare Law
- Dental Law, Practice and Ethics
- Coroners Law
- Public Procurement Law and Practice
- Negotiated Study
- Issues Relating to the Creation and Saving of Life
- Mental Health
- Issues Relating to the Termination of Life
- Expert Evidence
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry criteria
You should have a good honours degree or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification. Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact De Montfort University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About De Montfort University
De Montfort University
Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 15 months