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PostgraduateLLM

Legal Aspects of Medical Practice

Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£12,600Per Year (Intl)
£6,225Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLM Legal Aspects of Medical Practice at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year part-time structure. In recent years, the law relating to medicine and healthcare has become increasingly complex. This has significant consequences for medical practices and questions of legal liability and compensation. This programme aims to provide a sound knowledge of the legal rules applicable to the practice and administration of healthcare. Our LLM Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, established in 1987, aims to provide a sound knowledge of the legal rules applicable to, and the issues surrounding, the practice and administration of healthcare, as well as the ethical principles underpinning these ru... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medical Law and Professional Regulation
Clinical Negligence and Liability
Consent and Patient Autonomy
Healthcare Governance and NHS Law
End-of-Life Decision Making and Ethics
Bioethics and Medical Practice
Mental Capacity and Vulnerable Persons
Research Methods in Medical Law
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementIn order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. With your online application you will need to provide: A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary science, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or r

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57.57.57.57.5
PTE Academic80

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,200

Home Student Fee

£6,225

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Cardiff University

Cardiff University offers Legal Aspects of Medical Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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