Application Deadline 3rd October 2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Law
Complete this PGDip in 18 months and improve your job prospects and earning potential!
If you are committed to your studies, have a long-term goal in mind, and are able to put in the required study time each week, this is your opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in Medical Law.
What you will Study?
- Module 1 – Medical Law and Ethics – An Introduction (20 credits)
View Full Details - Module 2 – Medical Negligence (20 credits)
View Full Details - Module 3 – Data Protection (20 credits)
View Full Details - Module 4 – Mental Health (20 credits)
View Full Details - Module 5 – Coroners Law (20 credits)
View Full Details - Module 6 – Patient Safety (10 credits)
View Full Details - Module 7 – Research Methods (10 credits)
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What are the entry requirements?
- You should have a good honours degree in Law or another discipline form a UK university or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification.
- The requirements of a Second Class degree may be waived
- Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required if applicable.
Course Format and Assessment
- To successfully complete the programme, students must pass each module.
- Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments, presenting reports and writing essays.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
How You Will Learn
Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:
- Detailed study guides
- Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
- Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
- Traditional textbooks
- Online multimedia content
- Interactive discussion groups
The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.