Master of Laws in Healthcare and Medical Law

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

1.5 Years

Tuition Fees

USD 16,727

Intake

April, February, June, November, September

OVERVIEW

 

The Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) programme offered by School of Law and Governance is specifically designed for graduates like you who are seeking to develop in-depth knowledge or advance their professional expertise in the practice of Healthcare and Medical Law. By pursuing this programme, you will gain advanced professional skills and a profound understanding of the latest developments, practices, and scholarship relating to healthcare regulations and policies, medical ethics, medical negligence, informed consent, confidentiality, and many other critical areas.

 

Equip yourself to address the challenges that arise in the provision of healthcare services, navigate the impact of new technologies on healthcare practices, and understand the regulations that govern the health professions. Whether you aspire to work as a legal practitioner specialising in healthcare law, pursue a career in healthcare administration, or contribute to the development of healthcare policies and regulations, this programme will provide you with the expertise and qualifications necessary to thrive in the field.

School
Law and Governance

Intake Month

February, April, June, September and November

Study Options

Full time and part time

Study Programme

1.5-year

International 

Outlook

Niche

Specialisation

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Compulsory Modules

Full Time

 

Year 1

  • Research Methods I
  • Research Methods II
  • Medical Negligence
  • 6 Elective Modules

 

Year 2

  • Research Project
  • 1 Elective Module

Part Time

 

Year 1

  • Research Methods I
  • Research Methods II
  • Medical Negligence
  • 3 Elective Modules

 

Year 2

  • 4 Elective Modules

 

Year 3 

  • Research Project

 

Note:

Students without a Bachelor’s Degree in Law are required to take and pass the bridging module (Legal Methods and Malaysian Legal System) before proceeding to modules offered in Year 1, 2 and 3.

The bridging module is a 4 credit module with a duration of 8 weeks of study and assessment.

List of Elective Modules

  • Healthcare Regulations and Policies
  • Rights of the Patients: Birth to Death
  • Informed Consent and Confidentiality
  • Medical Ethics
  • Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law
  • Law on Genetic Manipulation
  • Digital Health, New Medical Technologies and the Law
  • Fundamental Aspects of Medical Litigation
  • Criminal Liability for Healthcare Providers
  • Artificial Intelligence, Technology and the Law
  • E-Commerce Law

Assessment

  • Class Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Drafting Policy
  • Opinion Writing
  • Presentation
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Reflective Portfolio
  • Report Writing
  • Proposal
  • Research Project

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:

  1. Tier 1 (a)
    A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Shariah with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

  2. Tier 1 (b) 
    A Bachelor’s degree in Law or Shariah below a CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted, subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience; OR
  3. Tier 2 (a)
    A related Bachelor’s degree in any Healthcare and Medical discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate must undergo the prerequisite Bridging Course as approved by Senate; OR
  4. Tier 2 (b) 
    A related Bachelor’s degree in any Healthcare and Medical discipline with a CGPA below 2.50 out of 4.0 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the Senate, with a minimum of 5 years of working experience must undergo the prerequisite Bridging Course approved by Senate
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

The following criteria shall apply for working adults applying for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL):

  1. All applicants are subjected to appropriate APEL assessments conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  2. The APEL provision is only to be applied to Malaysian nationalities

 

International Students

IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 (Internet Based Test) (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score). The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

Note: 

  1. All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

FUTURE CAREERS

When you’ve successfully completed this Master of Laws in Healthcare and Medical Law programme, you could advance to any of these exciting careers, including:

  • Academia
  • Corporate Executive
  • In-house Counsel
  • Lawyer
  • Medico-legal Professions

 

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Taylor’s University

Malaysia

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