The School of Law offers a coursework LLM programme in Medical Law.
Programme outcomes
The programme aims to develop a specialised knowledge of aspects of Medical Law, and to provide students with the opportunity to make extensive use of comparative materials.
Programme structure
Students are required to complete four modules from the prescribed list of modules, and to complete a
15 000-word dissertation. Although all modules are presented after hours, it is possible to register as a full-time or a part-time student. Full-time students may register for two modules each semester and may complete their degrees in one year, while part-time students will be allowed to register for one module each semester and complete their degrees in two years. For more information, please contact the Postgraduate Centre.
Programme teaching method
Seminars are held at the School of Law, Howard College Campus, Mondays to Thursdays from 17:15 until about
20:00. Attendance at seminars is compulsory.
Programme modules
The following modules will be presented:
- Research Methodology
- Forensic Medicine
- Bio-ethics and the Law
- Law and Medical Practice
- Human Rights, IP and access to medicine