Online Law Ethics Degree :: Accredited Universities

Healthcare Law and Ethics is concerned with how the law regulates certain aspects of healthcare practice, why it does so, and whether it does so effectively, and in accordance with ethical principles.

The programme has been devised to accommodate busy healthcare professionals. Unlike other programmes, this one is not open to law graduates, but has been designed specifically for those whose first degree is in a healthcare subject such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, etc.

The programme aims to give you an understanding and appreciation of law and ethics as they apply to professional practice. It will help you understand legal and ethical concepts, terminology and sources of law.

It is offered on a part-time, modular basis with the emphasis being on Distance Learning. This flexibility allows you to study at a time and place of your own choosing and at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Entry Requirements

EU and International students visit our EU and International webpages for entry requirements tailored to your home country.

You should have:

EITHER a medical or dental degree, OR an upper second class degree or above in another health care subject, including nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience, OR a minimum of 5 years' practice in a healthcare profession

PLUS two references from colleagues or employers who believe that you are suitable for enrolment to the programme

PLUS basic IT Skills (web browsing, word documents and familiarity with PowerPoint)

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in the writing component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

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Notes

This course is offered on a part-time, modular basis with the emphasis being on Distance Learning.
The modules will be delivered by a combination of student workbooks and on-line support via a software package called 'Blackboard VLE' (Virtual Learning Environment). This allows students to access all the materials and assignments they need for this programme on-line from their own PC, whether at work or at home.

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The MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Ethics & Law is provided by the Centre for Social Ethics and Policy of The School of Law.
Intakes are in September of each year.
No attendance is required at the University.
Students on the MA complete 5 course units and an independent research dissertation.

This programme aims to provide the highest quality training in healthcare ethics and health law.

Students will gain an expert knowledge and understanding of ethical and medico-legal theories, and the skills needed to apply them to real world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts. You will cover a wide variety of ethical and legal subjects including autonomy, consent, refusal of treatment, confidentiality, the moral status of the fetus, resource allocation, genetic testing, HIV testing, medical malpractice, clinical negligence, organ and tissue transplantation, fertility treatment, genetic manipulation, research ethics, stem cell research and euthanasia.

Although no attendance at the University is required for this programme, we do encourage all students to attend Study Days that are held each year, as a way of meeting both staff and fellow students involved in the programme. Students are also encouraged to participate in online discussion groups.

Students are also provided with one-to-one tutorial support from staff at the Centre via email, telephone or on campus throughout the programme.

Entry Requirements

MA applicants must hold a minimum Upper Second 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 first degree, but who can demonstrate professional competence, may be admitted on the Postgraduate Diploma course.

Candidates without a first degree may register initially for the Postgraduate Diploma and will be considered for transfer to the MA. A decision as to whether transfer can take place will be made once marks for all taught components are available. Transfer is dependent upon the student reaching Master's level in the taught modules.

English Language Requirements
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Students whose first language is not English are required to hold IELTS 7.0 with a minimum writing score of 7, or an equivalent score in the IBT- TOEFL, PEARSON, or Cambridge CAE.

It is also recommended that applicants with 6.5 in IELTS attend pre-sessional English language courses at the University. Depending on your score in the writing component, we will offer you a place on a 20 weeks, 10 weeks or 5 weeks course. Booking deadlines apply.

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The overall objective of this online distance learning programme is to provide knowledge and an understanding of animal welfare science, with a focus on the international issues arising from animal use in all its forms.

The programme is delivered by researchers and teachers from both the Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education (within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies) and the Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) with a series of guest lecturers from around the world.

The programme offers courses in a variety of areas, including:

- history, culture and concepts of animal welfare

- animal behavior

- animal welfare assessment

- animal ethics

- recommendations and policy

- legislation, regulation and enforcement

- science communication

- applied animal welfare - production, companion and captive wild animals

This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Health Academy.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, with an excellent or very good classification (equivalent to first or upper second class honours in the UK), in animal science, biology, psychology, zoology or veterinary science.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS Academic module: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each section)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: 92 (with at least 20 in all sections)

- PTE: 61 (with no score lower than 56 in each of the 'Communicative Skills' sections - 'Enabling Skills' section scores are not considered)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

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Specifically designed for lawyers and healthcare professionals with interests in medical law and ethics, particularly for those working in the healthcare sector

Taught by Leicester De Montfort Law School staff, offering extensive expertise in many specialist legal fields

Entry Requirements

You should have a good honours degree, or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification. Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.

If English is not the first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is essential. English language tuition is available both before and during the course if required.

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The LLM in Medical Law and Ethics draws on the expertise and tradition of Edinburgh to deliver an internationally focussed, interdisciplinary programme that combines flexible learning with the most-up-to-date teaching on all of the important issues affecting medicine, law and ethics today.

The programme promotes advanced knowledge and understanding of medical law and ethics within international, European and domestic settings.

The programme content spans foundational issues in medical law, such as:

- Consent

- Negligence and confidentiality

- Issues at the beginning and end of life

- Public health

- Biosecurity

- Regulation of medical research

- Legal and social approaches to biotechnology

Applications are welcomed from healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses and from all those with an interest in this area.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent if outside the UK.

Your first degree does not have to be in the subject of Law, but it must be from a recognised higher education institution.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your spoken and written English.

- IELTS: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each module)

Other accepted tests and scores

- TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 23 in each module)

- PTE(A): total 67 (at least 61 in each of the "Communicative Skills" sections)

- CPE: Grade B; CAE: Grade A

Other Fees

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