MA Medical Ethics, Law and Humanities

Course Overview This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the ethical, legal, and humanitarian principles that underpin modern medicine and biomedical science. You will examine critical issues from assisted dying to AI in healthcare, gaining the foundational knowledge to navigate and influence the future of the field. The program is designed for graduates, intercalating students, and working professionals seeking to drive positive change in how healthcare is practiced and regulated. Key Program Highlights Analyze pressing debates at the intersection of ethics, law, and advancing medical technology Learn from leading academics and guest lecturers including ethics committee chairs and negligence lawyers Choose from specialized optional modules to tailor your studies to key clinical and global issues Gain a strong foundation for a career in healthcare, law, policy, or further academic research Develop the critical insight to help shape the future regulation and public understanding of medicine