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Legal Aspects of Medical Practice LLM

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

In recent years, the law relating to medicine and healthcare has become increasingly complex. This has significant consequences for medical practices and questions of legal liability and compensation. This programme aims to provide a sound knowledge of the legal rules applicable to the practice and administration of healthcare. Our LLM Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, established in 1987, aims to provide a sound knowledge of the legal rules applicable to, and the issues surrounding, the practice and administration of healthcare, as well as the ethical principles underpinning these rules. The law relating to medicine and healthcare has become increasingly complex and patients are becoming more aware of their legal rights and the ethical principles which underline these rights. This has significant consequences for healthcare practices, the regulation of healthcare, and the relationships between patients and members of healthcare teams. This includes complex areas like patient information and consent, legal and professional regulation of healthcare professionals, clinical negligence, and beginning and end-of-life issues. Changes in the structure of the NHS are also giving rise to a number of important legal problems. Furthermore, an increased understanding of ethics and how this relates to both the practice and regulation of healthcare provide a ready source of criticism for existing and proposed legal rules. This programme is taught via a series of in-person teaching blocks, each of which is delivered across a weekend (apart from the first block which includes a Friday). This enables you to fit study into your current working arrangements while still allowing the creation of a learning community. You will have the opportunity to study topics in-depth and conduct research in areas of medical law and ethics of particular interest to you. The programme:
• Covers a wide spectrum of healthcare law and ethics topics
• Stimulates a critical approach to evaluation of current and proposed regulation and cultivates independent and original thought
• Enables you to undertake in-depth research and demonstrate advanced knowledge in specific areas of law.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 12,600per year

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

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    24th out of 113 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    148 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    22nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    101st

    17

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