MA Bioethics and Medical Law at St Mary's University, Twickenham

Examine ethical dilemmas with our hands-on Bioethics and Medical Law masters. Assess medical advances with our Bioethics and Medical Law master’s. You’ll investigate theories and real-world cases under a Hippocratic/Judeo-Christian lens. You will cover topics like: philosophical concepts of what it means to be human, the beginning of life, end of life, the UK legal system, bioethical principles, global perspectives on bioethics. The course is also offered as PGDip, PGCert.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, Education and Theology  |  Department: School of Business and Law  |  Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2/3 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Human Beings and Human Action, Ethical Issues at the Beginning of Life, Ethical Issues at the End of Life, Bioethics and Medical Law, Research Methods and Dissertation, Service-Learning Based Research. Optional modules include Patients, Professionals and Society, Religious Bioethics and Faith in the Public Square.

Career pathways

With our Bioethics and Medical Law master’s, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and adaptability. Graduate roles include bioethics committees, healthcare, biotechnology, genetics, pharmaceutical industry, research management and development, law, civic leadership, business, politics.

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