Medical Ethics and Law - MA

This programme provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth study of healthcare ethics and law, and to develop the ability to think systematically and critically about the moral and legal issues that healthcare professionals and those involved in healthcare management and policy may encounter in the course of their work. Ideal for working professionals or recent graduates, the programme comprises four taught modules plus a dissertation on a topic chosen by the student. Teaching takes place in short, intensive blocks to facilitate combining study with full-time work, and the course may be studied flexibly over one,
two or five years.

Month of entry

  • October

Mode of study

  • Full time, Part time

Location

Subject area

  • Ethics, Law

Fees for 2024/25 academic year


  • UK - Full time: £9,800 per year
    UK - Part time: Year 1: £6,900, Year 2: £3,000
    International - Full time: £19,500 per year

Duration of study

  • Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years

Why study Medical Ethics and Law at Keele University?

A pioneer in medical ethics and law education, Keele’s programme is one of the longest-running in the UK, delivered continuously since 1987.
Block teaching delivery (typically three days per module) allows you to combine part-time study with full-time work – ideal for healthcare professionals.
Enjoy rich ethical debates, share experiences, and learn about different practices and perspectives with a diverse student cohort.
Taught by staff with expertise in both law and philosophy, and with experience in delivering courses for professionals.
This programme is available to intercalating medical students.
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"My MA in Medical Ethics and Law changed the way I think as well as my career trajectory. I am now a Lead Tutor for Ethics and Law education at Manchester University Medical School, a member of a tertiary children’s hospital’s ethics committee and part of my Royal College’s working group on genomics all directly because of the MA. More importantly, my improved ability to frame a question, analyse information and construct answers has totally changed the way I work as a doctor, especially within management and leadership roles. I had to sit back and ask myself questions about why I believed one thing, rather than the other, on numerous occasions and it was a fun, educational and humbling experience. One that I benefitted from and would strongly encourage others to do."

Dr David Wright, MA Medical Ethics and Law graduate

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Keele Postgraduate Association

Keele University is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have a dedicated students' union for postgraduate students. A fully registered charity, Keele Postgraduate Association serves as a focal point for the social life and welfare needs of all postgraduate students during their time at Keele.

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Hugely popular, the KPA Clubhouse (near Horwood Hall) provides a dedicated postgraduate social space and bar on campus, where you can grab a bite to eat and drink, sit quietly and read a book, or switch off from academic life at one of the many regular events organised throughout the year. The KPA also helps to host a variety of conferences, as well as other academic and career sessions, to give you and your fellow postgraduates the opportunities to come together to discuss your research, and develop your skills and networks.

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