Law, Medicine and Healthcare LLM
University of Liverpool
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Develop advanced specialist knowledge of law, medicine and healthcare in one of the original law departments in the UK. Youll learn medico-legal ethics, concepts such as autonomy and capacity, and best interests and regulatory systems relating to healthcare services and the healthcare profession.IntroductionOur LLM in Law, Medicine and Healthcare will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the law applies to medical practice. You will be joining a diverse cohort that ...Read more

Develop advanced specialist knowledge of law, medicine and healthcare in one of the original law departments in the UK. You'll learn medico-legal ethics, concepts such as autonomy and capacity, and best interests and regulatory systems relating to healthcare services and the healthcare profession.IntroductionOur LLM in Law, Medicine and Healthcare will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how the law applies to medical practice. You will be joining a diverse cohort that includes students with a range of backgrounds, including medicine and law, and taught by leading experts in the field of medical law from our Health Law and Regulation Unit.You will develop a range of transferable skills around the application of legal knowledge, critique of law and policy and legal argumentation. All students are given our specialised Legal Research Training which will enhance your legal writing, research and presentation skills.Our flexible curriculum allows you to select modules and complete a dissertation on a topic of interest to you, supervised by a specialist in the field of Law, Medicine and Healthcare.We offer an exciting range of extra-curricular and careers opportunities to produce well-rounded, employable graduates. This includes internships, pro bono projects, and talks and workshops from exciting speakers such as practising lawyers and judges who have played significant roles in uncovering miscarriages of justice or in reforming the law.Who is this course for?This master’s is suitable for you if you are interested in medical law and regulation, its social and political context and want to gain advanced specialist knowledge in preparation for medical legal practice. This programme will also be of interest to you if you are a medical practitioner, healthcare worker or veterinarian.This programme is suitable for intercalating medical students.What you'll learnAdvanced legal research skills that are necessary to enable you to reach a superior understanding of medicine and healthcare lawHow to analyse, evaluate and interpret primary and secondary legal sourcesHow to understand and apply English, European and International legal terminology, both orally and in writing

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Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This degree should be in Law (BA or LLB) or a closely related subject, including: Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, International Relations, Banking, Management Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics.

Applicants are considered on the basis of academic ability and potential and other relevant considerations are also taken into account. Applicants who have marginally missed the benchmark indicated above, will be considered on a discretionary basis.

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£11,700 per year

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£11,700 per year

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£11,700 per year

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£24,100 per year

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