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Law and Ethics in Child Health PGDip is designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds currently working within the field of child health or related disciplines. Develop your knowledge and skills through analysis of the legal and ethical dimensions of children’s healthcare. You’ll be taught by leading law academics in healthcare law, ethics and children’s rights. The programme is a unique partnership between theSchool of Law and Social Justiceat the University of Liverpool andAlder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You’ll undertake the 4 core taught modules ofLaw and Ethics in Child Health LLM. This will enable you to gain legal and ethical knowledge and skills applied to real world issues in child health, before then considering the broader implications of these for professionals and organisations within the provision of child health services. The course will then allow you to develop research knowledge and skills focussing on legal and ethical issues within child health research. The course is 24 months (2 years) in duration and is studied on a part-time basis. On completion, you can continue your studies and undertake the research dissertation project through the fullLaw and Ethics in Child Health LLM(24-36 months) programme. The programme is designed for health, social care or legal professionals working within child health. The PGDip is designed as a comprehensive taught programme to develop a solid knowledge base in legal and ethical issues within child health. The programme and modules within it are over-arched by 7 key themes: You’ll develop knowledge and skills in legal and ethical analysis, alongside how legal and ethical issues intersect with broader organisational and structural provision of child health. You’ll learn from specialist academics and clinicians to facilitate a real world approach to learning and how this can be understood in practice. On completion, you can continue your studies and undertake the research dissertation proje
Postgraduate entry requirements: For admission to the programme, you’ll generally need a minimum of a lower second class (2:2, or equivalent) first degree in either medicine or a health-related profession, or in law. Candidates who have less than a lower second class honours degree or don’t have a degree (such as healthcare students with a DipHE) but can demonstrate success in some previous degree level study will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Such candidates will be assessed by the programme director in conjunction with the School and University Postgraduate Admissions Team, with consideration of your professional role and experience. International qualifications: Select your country or region to view specific entry requirements. Many countries have a different education system to that of the UK, meaning your qualifications may not meet our entry requirements. Completing your Foundation Certificate, such as that offered by the University of Liverpool International College, means you're guaranteed a place on your chosen course.
International students: GBP 9,675; Part-time: GBP 9,675
UK students: GBP 4,350; Part-time: GBP 4,350
20 SEP 2027
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