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Bioethics and Medical Law MA, PGDip, PGCert

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Examine ethical dilemmas with our hands-on Bioethics and Medical Law masters.

Assess medical advances with our Bioethics and Medical Law master’s. You’ll investigate theories and real-world cases under a Hippocratic/Judeo-Christian lens. You will cover topics like:

philosophical concepts of what it means to be human

the beginning of life

end of life

the UK legal system

bioethical principles

global perspectives on bioethics.

Expert teaching and support

Our academics are ethics experts within:

law

medicine

philosophy

theology.

They’re also committed to your development. Our student, Anna Maria, tells us their lecturers are “encouraging, helpful, and ready to give advice whenever [they] contact them”.

Assessment methods

A variety of different forms of assessment are employed across the programme including:

Online discussion

Critiques of academic papers, news media and thought leader pieces

Essays

Collaborative based assessments

An unseen written examination (in the case of medical law)

Career opportunities

With our Bioethics and Medical Law master’s, you will develop essential transferrable skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and adaptability.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,640per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    86th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, England

Best of both worlds. A stunning green campus in a town setting, just a short train journey from central London – one of the greatest cities in the world.
Alongside historic buildings are modern facilities that include sports science labs, TV studio, acting studios and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
Scholarships are available for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    72nd out of 109 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    107 48%

    92nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    56th

    29
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.85 77%

    52nd

    48

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