LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice

The LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice at De Montfort University (DMU) is a postgraduate course that encompasses a wide range of medical, ethical and legal fields. Beneficial for law graduates, legal practitioners and medical practitioners, this course offers an in-depth understanding of a diverse range of relevant issues from medical negligence and mental health to transplantation, reproduction and genetics.Course Content: This course provides a rigorous and theoretical grounding in medical law, legal frameworks and ethical dilemmas. You will examine the ethical issues involved in medical treatment and the legal implications of those decisions. The course also takes you through complex issues such as mental health, medical negligence, transplantation, reproduction and genetics.Key Modules: The course is divided into modules for effective learning. Core modules include Legal Research Methods and Dissertation alongside optional modules like Mental Health Law; Medical Negligence; Medical Law, Ethics and Society; Transplantation and Genetic Manipulation; and Reproduction.Accreditations: While not explicitly accredited, the course aligns with the UK Professional Standards Framework for Higher Education allowing it to be recognised by professional bodies.Future Careers: The course provides a foundation for pursuing a career in law, specifically in the fields of medical and health-related professions. You can also explore roles in the NHS, in health and social care charities, in academia and various governmental bodies. It opens up avenues for thought leadership, influencing policy and legal reform in medical law and ethics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.