LLM in Medical Law (Liverpool John Moores University) - Online
Online, United Kingdom
LLM
DURATION
26 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 8,700
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The online LLM in Medical Law from Liverpool John Moores University, delivered through Informa Connect, runs 26-months, starting 20 October 2025. It comprises eight modules totalling 180-credits. Led by academics and industry practitioners, it covers medical law, ethics, data protection and judicial review. Assessment is all online coursework with participation in the online environment; there are no in-person exams.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue roles in clinical negligence, healthcare regulation, compliance and data protection, in-house legal teams, policy roles, risk management, ethical consultancy and academic research. Employers may include law firms, hospitals, regulators and government agencies. Career-paths reflect outcomes.
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.
- Duration: 26 months
- Start dates: 20th October 2025
- Modules: all 8 modules
- The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits
Delivery Details
- 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 avariety 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.
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!
For more information about duration, please contact the university.