Healthcare Law and Ethics LLM

Year 1

The 2 compulsory modules in year one are:

• Introduction to Law and Ethics (30 credits)
• Legal Aspects of Healthcare (30 credits)

Year 2

You have the choice to study two modules from a list which currently comprises:

• Controversies in Healthcare Law & Ethics (30 credits)
• Legal and Ethical Issues Concerning Pharmaceutical Products (30 credits)
• Treating Children and Vulnerable Adults (30 credits)

Year 3

In order to be awarded the LLM Degree, in your third and final year of study, you will take a module entitled "Legal Research Skills" (worth 10 credits) and write a dissertation.

Previous graduands of this programme have concentrated their dissertation on subject areas which include: euthanasia, stem-cell research material/foetal conflict, risk management, clinical trials and pharmaceutical product liability.

Your dissertation topic is your choice, subject to approval by a designated supervisor. Your supervisor will provide guidance on ethical approval (if necessary), structure, content, and milestone deadlines.

The modules will be delivered by a combination of student workbooks and on-line support via an online virtual learning environment called My Dundee. This allows you to access all the materials and assignments you need for this course.

Individuals taking this course are assessed by written assignments and on-line examinations.

The modules will be delivered by a combination of student workbooks and on-line support via an online virtual learning environment called My Dundee. This allows you to access all the materials and assignments you need for this course.