MA Biomedical and Healthcare Ethics (G554) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This course examines the application of ethics in the biomedical and healthcare sectors, including trust, confidentiality, autonomy and consent, applied to real-life case studies. Teaching is informed by consultation with healthcare professionals. This is the online-exclusive MA.

Department: Inter-Disciplinary Ethics Applied Centre | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Online modules include Introduction to Ethics: Reasons, Motivation, Obligations and Happiness; Ethical Issues at the Beginning and End of Life; Conscience, Codes and Professional Issues; Autonomy, Rationality and Psychiatric Issues; Distributive Justice and Scarce Medical Resources; Current Developments in Health Care Ethics (30 credits); and a 60-credit Health Care Ethics dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates continue with research in academic posts, PhD study or organisations such as the King's Fund, move into healthcare management, join research or clinical ethics committees, or teach medical or healthcare ethics part-time at medical schools.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably in philosophy or a healthcare-related subject; applicants from other disciplines, or with relevant professional experience, are also considered. Applicants without a degree can begin with the PGDip and then apply for the MA. Applicants must answer the supporting statement questions on the application form and additional documentation may be requested. Intercalating medical students apply through the School of Medicine intercalation team. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components for international applicants.

GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee; same fee for UK and international students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities