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PostgraduateLLM

Medical Law, Ethics and Practice

De Montfort University
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2 yearsDuration
£19,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice at De Montfort University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Designed for healthcare professionals working directly with patients or involved in clinical governance, research, or risk management, this course equips you to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges in modern medicine — all while continuing your career. Delivered entirely via Distance Learning, the programme allows you to study flexibly around your schedule, helping you stay in work, enhance your expertise, and maintain a healthier work-life balance. Key features - Learn while you work: Ideal for busy professionals — fit your studies around clinical or governance responsibilit... International tuition fees are £19,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medical Law and Healthcare Regulation
Clinical Ethics and Decision-Making
Consent
Capacity and Mental Health Law
End-of-Life Care and Euthanasia
Medical Negligence and Liability
Research Ethics and Governance
Coroner's Law and Inquests
Professional Accountability and Risk Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£38,000

Home Student Fee

£11,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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About De Montfort University

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