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Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate
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Location
The University of Manchester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
9 months
Course summary
Course description
This course gives you the opportunity to gain a comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of medico-legal theories without completing a full master's course.
You will follow some components of the taught component of the MA and LLM, but you will not be required to write a dissertation. If you have successfully completed the PGCert, you may be eligible to transfer to the Diploma or MA/LLM if you meet the transfer requirements and pay the additional fee.
Aims
- Receive the highest quality of training in healthcare law.
- Highlight the application of legal theory to real-world scenarios, catering to the practical needs of healthcare and/or legal professionals.
- Gain a comprehensive knowledge and firm understanding of medico-legal theories.
- Give you 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 healthcare professionals.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 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
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University League Table
22nd
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
21st out of 109 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 221167 76%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10088.0 88%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.90 73%92nd
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