Course description
Medical Law Postgraduate Certificate
The current route to qualifying as a doctor requires only a cursory knowledge of the law. The intensive clinical and basic science curriculum mean that the content of both the undergraduate and postgraduate medical syllabus is constantly under stress. There is seldom room for a discrete medico-legal module.
This practice-based distance learning course has been designed to meet the distinct needs of hospital doctors who are required to make medical decisions with legal implications.
Combining a practical approach with an in-depth study of Medical Law you will develop legal knowledge, legal application, and critical analysis skills in addition to the professional and reflective expertise necessary for safe and confident hospital medical practice.
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Entry Requirements 2022/23
Standard Entry
Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in medicine, a healthcare related subject or in Law.
Relevant professional qualifications or suitable experience will also be considered.
International qualifications
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages.
English language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section.
Training Course Content
Year 1
- Clinical Negligence
- Consent and Confidentiality
- Medical Law in Context
Expenses
- Full UK Fee: £2,650
- Full EU Fee: Not Applicable
Continuing Studies
In addition to enhancing your understanding of medical law, the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Law enables you to apply the skills, knowledge, understanding and research from this course to common problems you are likely to experience in a clinical environment.
The programme offers career development by improving your academic profile and allows you to undertake continuing professional development. The programme is designed to be practical and directly applicable to your medical practice and career goals, focusing upon the skills and knowledge that you require in employment as a doctor.