PGDip Healthcare Ethics and Law Postgraduate Diploma
University of Manchester
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.1) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
2 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

location-pin
Location

The University of Manchester

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

23-SEP-24

time
Duration

9 months

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

Location

The University of Manchester

Study mode

Full time

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

9 months

SELECTED

Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma

Location

The University of Manchester

Study mode

Part time

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

18 months

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Medicine
SELECTED

Philosophy
SELECT

Law
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

Course descriptionOur PGDip in Healthcare Ethics and Law aims to provide the highest quality of training in healthcare ethics and healthcare law in a flexible and interdisciplinary way.There is an emphasis on the application of bioethical and legal theory to real-world situations, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and legal professionals and those in related fields.You will gain expert knowledge and understanding of bioethical and medico-legal theories, and the skills needed to ...Read more

Course description

Our PGDip in Healthcare Ethics and Law aims to provide the highest quality of training in healthcare ethics and healthcare law in a flexible and interdisciplinary way.

There is an emphasis on the application of bioethical and legal theory to real-world situations, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and legal professionals and those in related fields.

You will gain expert knowledge and understanding of bioethical and medico-legal theories, and the skills needed to apply them in the real world, in a diverse range of contexts.

By choosing the PGDip, you will be required to complete the structure of the taught component of the MA and LLM, but will not be required to write a dissertation.

Aims

  • Provide the highest quality of training in healthcare ethics and healthcare law with an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Place an emphasis on the application of moral and legal theory to real-world scenarios, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and legal professionals.
  • Give you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of ethical and medico-legal theories.
  • Secure you with the skills needed to apply theory to real-world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.

Teaching and learning

Teaching tends to defy the traditional boundaries associated with lectures and seminars.

Generally, each class in a course unit has a duration of 2 or 3 hours per week, and is split roughly between a formal, didactic period and a structured discussion period (most often based on the so-called challenge-response model).

Nevertheless, each class is considered a seminar or lecture, and attendance of all classes of a course unit for which a student is enrolled is compulsory. For course units of 15 credit value, there will generally be 15 hours of face-to-face teaching throughout the semester in which the unit is delivered, and twice that amount for 30 credit units.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment of all taught course units (to a total of 120 credits) is assessed coursework in the form of essays of 4,000 words per 15 credit course unit and up to 6,000 words for the three 30 credit core course units.

Career opportunities

Successful graduates are able to progress within a wide variety of roles in both medical, legal and ethical fields.

Graduates from previous years have, for example, proceeded to specialise in medico-legal practice and academic careers, and the degrees have enhanced the careers of health care professionals.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you would have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

Key stats

Medicine
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
61/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
19th
What students say
S
Seyit
06 Feb 23

Nothing..Read more

N
Nishat
06 Feb 23

No comments..Read more

Modules

Module Options
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

You must hold a minimum Lower Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in law or in a relevant subject. In exceptional circumstances , candidates who do not have a first degree, but can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted on the Postgraduate Diploma course.

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£17,333 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£17,333 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Health Studies reviews

Health Studies
Health Studies
Law / Legal Studies
S
Seyit
06 Feb 23
MSc Health Data Science
Nothing...
Read more
N
Nishat
06 Feb 23
MSc Health Data Science
No comments...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Health Studies students rated:

Student rating
( 5.0) 2 reviews
5 star
100%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.1) 1,630 reviews
5 star
30%
4 stars
56%
3 stars
13%
2 stars
1%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
Thinking of studying in Manchester?

Check out our

Manchester city guide

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate