| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-16 | - |
| 2025-01-20 | - |
Program Overview
The Healthcare Ethics and Law program provides a comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues in healthcare. Participants develop skills in applying this knowledge to real-world scenarios and enhance their research and writing abilities. The program is offered online in various formats, allowing healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, and others to pursue their studies at their own pace while gaining valuable insights into this critical field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Healthcare Ethics and Law program is designed for healthcare professionals, those working in law and regulation, and graduates with an interest in healthcare ethics and law. The program aims to develop students' understanding of ethical and legal issues in a range of real-world scenarios and diverse contexts. It covers topics such as allocating healthcare resources, protecting patients' rights, handling patients' consent, matters relating to prolonging life, and issues around reproductive choices. The program helps students develop their understanding and enhance their decision-making skills.
Objectives:
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of healthcare ethics and healthcare law.
- Develop the skills needed to apply understanding to real-world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.
- Enhance research and academic writing skills.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a wide variety of ethical and legal subjects in both a domestic and global context, including:
- Autonomy
- Consent
- Refusal of treatment
- Mental capacity
- Confidentiality
- The moral status of the foetus
- Resource allocation
- Genetic testing
- Genome sequencing
- Clinical negligence
- Organ and tissue transplantation
- Fertility treatment
- Genetic manipulation
- Research ethics
- Disability screening
- Euthanasia
- End of life care
Structure:
The program is offered in various formats:
- MA (Master of Arts): 24 months, part-time, 100% online
- LLM (Master of Laws): 24 months, part-time, 100% online
- PGDip (Postgraduate Diploma): 18 months, part-time, 100% online
- PGCert Ethics (Postgraduate Certificate in Ethics): 15 months, part-time, 100% online
- PGCert Law (Postgraduate Certificate in Law): 15 months, part-time, 100% online
- CPD (Continuing Professional Development): Flexible duration, 100% online
Course Schedule:
- MA, LLM, PGDip, PGCert Ethics: September enrolment
- PGCert Law: January enrolment
- CPD: Flexible enrolment dates
Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
- Philosophical Bioethics (30 credits): Covers ethical decision-making in healthcare, respect for autonomy, informed consent, confidentiality, coercion, resource allocation, status of the embryo, pregnancy, and euthanasia.
- Medico-Legal Problems (30 credits): Explores the role of law in regulating healthcare practice, including human rights law, consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, clinical negligence, and alternative systems of redress.
- International Issues in Health Care Law and Ethics (30 credits): Examines global concerns in healthcare, such as public health and healthcare tourism, and the role of international law in regulating areas like biotechnology and organ donation.
Optional Modules:
- Research Ethics (15 credits): Covers the history of research ethics, current law and regulation, and case studies.
- Ethics, Genetics and Genomics (15 credits): Explores ethical debates surrounding genetic technologies, including genetic engineering, genome editing, genetic research, biobanks, genetic testing, and screening.
- Mental Health Law and Policy (15 credits): Focuses on the legal response to managing the health and welfare needs of people with mental disorders or learning disabilities, covering topics like admission to institutional care, medical treatment, community support, and legal rights.
- Medicine, Law and Society (15 credits): Examines decision-making about children's healthcare, reproduction and the law, and human embryo and stem cell research.
Dissertation (60 credits):
- MA and LLM: Students must submit a supervised 10,000 to 12,000-word dissertation on a topic related to healthcare law and ethics.
Assessment:
- Coursework: All course units are assessed by written coursework.
- Dissertation: MA/LLM students must submit a dissertation.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a blended learning approach, combining online materials with interactive activities, podcasts, and access to the University's extensive online library.
- Faculty: The program is led by experienced and approachable academics in the fields of bioethics and medical law. Students can also attend optional study days on campus and research seminars.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in healthcare, law, and related fields, including:
- Healthcare professionals
- Legal professionals
- Researchers
- Policymakers
- Educators
Other:
- The program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world at their own pace.
- The program is flexible and can be combined with work and other commitments.
- The program provides students with the opportunity to build a network of peers and engage in discussions with tutors and fellow students.
MA/LLM: UK £13,000 EU/international £25,000 PGDip: UK £8,667, EU/international £16,667 PGCert: UK £4,333, EU/international £8,333 Fees (full course) UK: £13,000 EU/international: £25,000 Fees (full course) UK: £8,667 EU/international: £16,667 Fees (full course) UK: £4,333 EU/international: £8,333 Fees (per course) £600 Tuition Policies: Early application discount (10%): Apply on or before 24 June 2024 to receive 10% reduction on your tuition fee. NHS employee discount (10%) Payment by instalments During registration you will have the opportunity to pay your fees in three equal instalments. Postgraduate loans (UK/EU)
University of Manchester
Overview:
The University of Manchester is a renowned public research university located in Manchester, England. It is known for its academic excellence, research impact, and vibrant campus life.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Manchester offers a diverse and engaging campus experience. Students can enjoy a range of activities, including:
Social events:
The university hosts numerous social events throughout the year, providing opportunities for students to connect with their peers and explore different interests.Student clubs and societies:
There are over 300 student clubs and societies catering to various interests, from sports and music to academic and cultural pursuits.Campus facilities:
The university boasts modern facilities, including libraries, sports centers, and student unions, providing students with access to resources and support services.City life:
Manchester is a vibrant city with a thriving cultural scene, offering students access to museums, theaters, music venues, and a diverse range of restaurants and shops.Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic excellence:
The University of Manchester is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world, offering high-quality education across a wide range of disciplines.Research impact:
The university is a leading research institution, making significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, engineering, and social sciences.Global reputation:
The University of Manchester has a strong international reputation, attracting students and researchers from around the world.Career opportunities:
The university provides excellent career support services, helping students to develop their skills and secure employment after graduation.Academic Programs:
The University of Manchester offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties and schools, including:
Faculty of Humanities:
Arts, Languages, History, Philosophy, and more.Faculty of Science and Engineering:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and more.Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and more.Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences:
Law, Economics, Sociology, and more.Other:
The University of Manchester is committed to social responsibility and sustainability, actively engaging in initiatives to promote equality, diversity, and environmental protection.
Entry Requirements:
- MA/LLM: Applicants must hold a minimum Upper Second (2.1) class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject (e.g., medicine, law, philosophy, nursing, religious studies). A decision as to whether a transfer can take place will be made once marks for all taught components are available. Transfer is dependent upon you reaching master's level in the taught course units.
- PGDip: Applicants must hold a minimum Lower Second (2.2) class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., medicine, law, philosophy, nursing, religious studies). In exceptional circumstances, candidates who do not have a first degree, but can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted on the Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) course. There may be an opportunity to upgrade to the MA/LLM in Healthcare Ethics and Law. A decision as to whether transfer can take place will be made once marks for all taught components are available. Transfer is dependent upon you reaching master's level in the taught course units.
- PGCert: Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) applicants must hold a minimum of a Lower Second (2.2) class honours degree. In exceptional circumstances candidates who do not have a first degree, but who can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS: Overall score of 7, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5, or equivalent.
- Other International Entry Requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries.
