Course summary
A Master of Laws (LLM) in International Medical Law is a postgraduate degree designed for both law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s covers a range of international and cross-border issues in medical and healthcare law and regulation. It equips you with the skills to advance in the medical field and opens pathways to careers such as expert witness, clinical governance, legal specialist in clinical negligence, charities, humanitarian sector, bioethics governance, healthcare management, policy advisory, and regulation. This course provides in-depth knowledge of International Medical Law in practice, including the ability to apply complex legal rules to real-world problems. You will explore international systems and frameworks, such as those established by the World Health Organisation, and examine cross-border issues like health tourism and multinational epidemics. You will also consider comparative law perspectives on key medical law topics. Whether you aim to advance within a firm specialising in medical law or simply want to deepen your understanding of its practical applications, this programme will equip you with comprehensive knowledge of essential issues in international medical law and the skills to address real-world challenges. When you study the LLM International Medical Law with us you will:
- Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
- Learn about the context within which legal ethics operates and interplays with other areas such as economics and politics.
- Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of legal ethics as applied in the UK.
- Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
- Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
- Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
- Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
- Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
- Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
Modules
Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time): In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education. Compulsory modules include: International Medical Law Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study. *All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose. Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time): Dissertation in International Medical Law
Assessment method
Modules are assessed by a three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment. All assessments are conducted online. The dissertation module will be assessed by submission of a thesis (15,000 words), and provides an opportunity for sustained, in-depth and intensive investigation into, and reflection upon, a specialist area of International Medical Law.
How to apply
International applicants
To find out more about how we support our international students, please visit our website.
Entry requirements
Students should possess a UK bachelors degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification. A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: an LLB or equivalent; or a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; English Legal System Contract Law Law of Tort English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026) - For Domestic students in London: £15,000, and Outside London: £12,750. For International (non-domestic) students in London: £19,600, and Outside London: £18,250. Online students: £12,750.
All fees above include a deposit amount of £250.
Sponsorship information
We can help support your course fees with our scholarships and bursaries and funding options. For more information please visit our postgraduate scholarships page: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ