LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice (Distance Learning) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Designed for healthcare professionals working directly with patients or involved in clinical governance, research, or risk management, this course equips you to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges in modern medicine — all while continuing your career.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: Two years part-time | Study mode: online | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Medical Negligence Regulation and Practice, Mental Health, Consent and the Incapacitated Patient, Dissertation Preparation, Creation and Termination of Life, Expert Evidence and Coroner’s Law, Dissertation.

Career pathways

The LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; More courses like this; LLM International Commercial Law and Practice; LLM Employment Law and Practice; LLM Criminal Justice; LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law.

Intake: September

Duration: Two years part-time

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