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LLM On-Campus Full-time, Part-time 1 - 2 years September find out find out

Course overview

This course addresses the growing interest in the interface of medicine and law. With the increasing pressure on resource allocation within the National Health Service and current debates on an individual’s capacity to consent or refuse medical treatment, there is growing need for qualified legal professionals with an understanding of health law.

About the LLM Health Law

This course examines general principles such as consent to treatment and medical ethics, together with more specialist areas of Health Law including the law relating to:

  • regulation of healthcare quality
  • mental health law
  • employer and health law.

You will gain an insight into key areas of law relating to the practice of medicine in the UK, taking into account EU legislation and international health norms.

Why choose LLM Health Law?

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of Health Law in a European and international context.
  • Learn from expert teaching staff.
  • Option to complement your study of Health Law with up two modules from other LLM subject areas.
  • Full-time and part-time study routes.
  • Attend an International Summer School and explore Law in a European context.
  • Scholarships available.

Please visit the course page for more information on entry requirements, fees and funding and how you're taught.


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