The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)

Master of Health and Medical Law (MHlth&MedLaw)

Parkville, Victoria, 3010

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1-2 years

The health and medical law specialisation is open to lawyers and to doctors and other health professionals and administrators (with no prior legal qualification).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Master of Health and Medical Law will:

  • Have an advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of health and medical law, including:
    • the theoretical framework surrounding health and medical law, and contemporary ethical and theoretical issues
    • the law concerning the relationship between doctor and patient as well as that relating to particular procedures; and
    • the provision of concise legal advice to plaintiffs and defendants in medical litigation
  • Have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills that equip them to independently:
    • analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories in the field of health and medical law
    • research and apply such information, concepts and theories to the relevant body of knowledge and practice; and
    • interpret and transmit their knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Apply their knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner and learner in the field of health and medical law.

SUBJECT TIMING AND FORMAT

  • Subjects are taught in an interactive seminar style.
  • Around 90% of subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters are offered on an intensive basis.
  • Semester-length subjects are offered throughout the semester.
  • Class sizes normally range from 20 to 30 students. All subjects have a quota. This ensures class sizes are suitable to provide an optimal learning environment.

Intensive subjects

Intensive subjects are ideal for busy professionals and provide an excellent opportunity to immerse in the subject content.

Subjects are typically taught over five days, either from Monday – Friday or Wednesday – Tuesday, excluding the weekend. This format enables students from interstate or overseas to fly to Melbourne to attend class.

Semester-length subjects

Semester-length subjects are generally taught for two hours in the evening each week during the semester.

Subject materials

Comprehensive reading materials are provided approximately four weeks prior to the commencement of an intensive class. It is expected that students undertake substantial reading before classes begin. Teachers and students are likely to be in contact with each other electronically from the time reading materials are released to the time assessment is due.

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