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
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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 3Â
- 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:
- 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 - Tier 1 (b)Â
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;Â OR - 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 - Tier 2 (b)Â
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):
- All applicants are subjected to appropriate APEL assessments conducted by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- 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.
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- 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