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Medical Law and Ethics PDip, LLM

This is a taught programme within the Medicine, Dental and Health Sciences subject area.

Outline

The programme examines the role of law within contemporary health care, providing a sound introduction to the institutions and organisations associated with medical law and the inter- relationships between them. It explores the practical context within which medical law operates in order to develop an understanding of the theoretical and ethical issues that underpin it. A foundation module introduces students who are new to the study of law to the key principles and institutions associated with the legal system, core medico-legal concepts and research methods.

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Programme structure

Course content

  • Consent to Treatment
  • Foundations of the English Legal System
  • Medical Practice and Malpractice
  • Three modules from options currently including: Death and Dying; Issues in Medical Law; Reproduction and the Beginnings of Life.
  • Dissertation of 15-20,000 words

Assessment

Assessment is by a 4-5,000-word essay for each module, or equivalent coursework, and the dissertation for the Master's award.

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Contact details

Admissions enquiries

T: +44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk

Subject enquiries

Our programmes are offered by the Centre for Health Services Studies, Centre for Professional Practice, Medway School of Pharmacy, Kent Law School and the School of Biosciences.

Please see specific contact details on the the relevant programme page.

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How to apply

Before applying, please read our ‘How to apply’ section.

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Last Updated: 13/09/2011