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PGCert Healthcare Ethics Postgraduate Certificate

University of Manchester

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    The University of Manchester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    9 months

Course summary

Course description

The PGCert in Healthcare Ethics course allows you to gain knowledge and understanding of ethical theories without the need to complete a full master's course.

You will follow some elements of the taught component of the MA and LLM, but will not be required to write a dissertation. If you successfully complete the PGCert, you may be eligible to transfer to the Diploma, MA or LLM if you meet the transfer requirements and pay the additional fee.

Aims

  • Equip you with the highest quality of training in healthcare ethics.
  • Highlight the application of moral theory to real-world scenarios, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and/or legal professionals.
  • Improve your comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of ethical theories.
  • Provide you with the opportunity to gain the skills needed to apply theory to real world scenarios in a diverse range of contexts.

Coursework and assessment

Assessment of all taught course units is by assessed coursework in the form of essays of 4,000 words per 15 credit course unit and up to 6,000 words for the 30 credit core course unit.

Career opportunities

Successful graduates are able to progress within a wide variety of roles in the medical, legal and ethical fields. Graduates from previous years have, for example, proceeded to specialise in medico-legal practice and academic careers, and the degrees have enhanced the careers of health care professionals.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 8,667per year

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

University information

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    20th out of 33 5

    9th out of 47 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    176 71%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    18th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.55 71%

    27th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    160 76%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    10th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.72 74%

    39th

    12

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