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Master of Medical Law and Ethics
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Laws programme in Medical Law and Ethics offered by the Edinburgh Law School.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Medical Law and Ethics. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Professional care providers
- Ethics review panel members
- Health policy and/or patient advocates
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme of 180 credits. You must complete 180 credits of study – 60 credits are taken in the compulsory dissertation and the remaining 120 credits are taken in taught courses. Courses named on the page include Mental Health Law (20 credits)
- Reproduction and the Law (20 credits)
- Medico-Legal Issues in Clinical Negligence and Regulation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In law
- Politics
- Medicine
- Medical humanities
- or life sciences.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- References
- English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £33,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £44,427 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Old College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Edinburgh Law School |
| Department | Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £33,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £44,427 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.

