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Starting 21st October 2024

Application Deadline 4th October 2024

Starting 21st October 2024

Application Deadline 4th October 2024

Analyse, interpret and apply the laws regulating the provision of healthcare with particular regard to ethical perspectives

In Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University

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Medical Law: Choose your Award

Led by experienced academics and industry practitioners, the programme is designed with employability in mind and delivers an in-depth understanding of the key area of Medical Law and Ethics. The learning focuses on professional competency and capability-building, to enhance your performance as an industry professional.

Medical Law - PGCert

  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 3
  • The PGCert requires the successful completion of 60 credits

Medical Law - PGDip

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 7
  • The PGDip requires the successful completion of 120 credits

Medical Law - LLM

  • Duration: 26 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: all 8 modules
  • The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits

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Why study Medical Law?

By completing this course, you will be able to...

  • Identify a critical awareness of the factors which shape medical law
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of the factors which determine the degree of legal protection for medical negligence
  • Analyse the principle data protection laws, and critically evaluate responsibility for their enforcement
  • Undertake a critical awareness of the issues and problems raised by the use of Judicial Review and more!

Course Assessments

  • To successfully complete the course, you must pass each module.
  • The course is assessed entirely by coursework, which will require to be submitted online.
  • Module assessments will incorporate a variety of summative and formative submissions including reports, essays, presentations, and research assignments.
  • You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
  • There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

Informa Connect Academy: Even more...

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
  • Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
  • Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
  • Network – use our online tutorial forum to ask questions, discuss and share knowledge with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world
  • Cost-Effective – save money with no additional travel or accommodation costs