Course summary
Study the knowledge that underpins effective decision making in practice and develop your critical analysis skills. Our range of flexible, interdisciplinary courses will deepen your understanding of ethical and legal issues in healthcare and will help to build your confidence when faced with complex dilemmas. The combination of online delivery with consistent support from our experienced and approachable academics will enable you to study while you work. Course units Philosophical Bioethics (30 credits) - Mandatory for: MA, LLM, PGDip, PGCert Ethics Medico-Legal Problems (30 credits) - Mandatory for: MA, LLM, PGDip, Law International Issues in Healthcare Law and Ethics (30 credits) - Mandatory for: MA, LLM, PGDip Research Ethics (15 credits) - Mandatory for: PGCert Ethics, Optional for: MA, PGDip Ethics, Genetics and Genomics (15 credits) - Mandatory for: PGCert Ethics, Optional for: MA, PGDip Mental Health Law and Policy (15 credits) - Mandatory for: LLM, PGCert Law, Optional for: MA, PGDip Medicine, Law and Society (15 credits)- Mandatory for: LLM, PGCert Law, Optional for: MA, PGDip Project (60 credits) - Mandatory for: MA and LLM What you will learn Studying one of our courses will help you to develop your understanding of ethical and legal issues in a range of real-world scenarios, and a diverse range of contexts. Whether it's allocating healthcare resources, protecting patients' rights, handling patients' consent, matters relating to prolonging life, or issues around reproductive choices, our courses will help you develop your understanding and enhance your decision-making. Throughout your studies we offer you the opportunity to discuss these topics with your fellow professionals as well as the course tutors, in order to further your analysis of the issues involved.
Entry requirements
You must hold a minimum Lower Second (2.2) class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject (eg medicine, law, philosophy, nursing, religious studies). In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not have a first degree, but can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) course. There may be an opportunity to upgrade to the MA/LLM in Healthcare Ethics and Law. A decision as to whether transfer can take place will be made once marks for all taught components are available. Transfer is dependent upon you reaching master's level in the taught course units.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Overall score of 7, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 |
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https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL