LLM Medical Law and Ethics at Durham University

A multi- and interdisciplinary course that offers an intellectually challenging exploration of the legal and ethical areas of medical practice that are growing in relevance and application to the modern world. The Durham LLM in Medical Law and Ethics explores some of the most intellectually challenging and sensitive areas of medical practice and science, and, at the same time, develops your legal and ethical knowledge and skills in areas which continue to grow in significance. The course has been developed by specialists in the field who not only deliver the course but are also involved in setting the legal agenda.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Law  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 36 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During the first two terms, you will study taught modules selected from a wide variety of topics, and then you will complete your studies by writing a dissertation on a medical law-related topic of your choice, under the supervision of a member of staff with expertise in your selected subject area. Compulsory modules include Contemporary Issues in Medical Law and Ethics, Applied Research Methods in Law.

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