MA Medical Ethics and Law at Keele University

This programme provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth study of healthcare ethics and law, and to develop the ability to think systematically and critically about the moral and legal issues that healthcare professionals and those involved in healthcare management and policy may encounter in the course of their work. Ideal for working professionals or recent graduates, the programme comprises four taught modules plus a dissertation on a topic chosen by the student. Teaching takes place in short, intensive blocks to facilitate combining study with full-time work, and the course may be studied flexibly over one, two or five years.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Law  |  Duration: Full time - 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is purposefully structured in a way that allows you to maintain full-time employment whilst studying, particularly important for students seeking continuing professional development or looking to switch careers. Starting in October, it can be studied over one year full-time, two years part-time or up to five years if you choose to study on a modular basis.

Career pathways

This exciting, interdisciplinary course allows you to pursue your ethical and legal interests – for personal or professional reasons – exploring the ethical dilemmas facing healthcare professionals and administrators on a daily basis and delving beyond the ‘soundbite’ rhetoric of media headlines. In addition to the specialist knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll develop a range of essential transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and communications.

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