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PostgraduateLLM

Medical Law and Ethics

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the LLM Medical Law and Ethics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Individual and population health is a matter of growing social concern. Achieving good health and delivering effective healthcare demands scientific, medical and policy innovation. A variety of fields have a role to play, including law and ethics. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Medical Law and Ethics: Foundational Principles
Healthcare Regulation and Governance
Consent and Capacity in Clinical Practice
Research Ethics and Governance
End of Life: Legal and Ethical Issues
Reproductive Medicine and Family Law
Mental Health Law and Detention
Dissertation in Medical Law and Ethics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Graduate Salaries โ€” The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 yearsยฃ21,000ยฃ27,000ยฃ32,000
5 yearsยฃ26,500ยฃ33,000ยฃ44,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

85%Working
15%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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