Manchester , England , United Kingdom
Overview
Traditional graduate studies for a research degree do not offer the ethical and legal knowledge or the comprehensive methodological training needed for cutting-edge research into bioethics and medical jurisprudence. A more structured approach is called for.
About
This Bioethics and Medical Jurisprudence programme at The University of Manchester is designed to provide a solid skills basis for independent research, and to guide participants steadily towards the completion of a structured doctoral thesis, which is based on publishable journal articles and book chapters.
The programme itself is unique in its combination of taught elements, which are designed to ensure a genuine sense of community among the participants, and friendly but relentless supervision by world-class scholars in the field.
The topics and themes which are covered during the taught period and which are suitable for the students' postgraduate research include classical and contemporary issues like abortion, euthanasia, resource allocation in health care, public health activities, life-style regulation, assisted reproduction, gene therapy, genetic testing, human enhancements, cloning, stem cell research, the doctor-patient relationship, professional responsibility, and the legal and ethical status of living, dead, and unborn bodies; as well as central principles and doctrines like autonomy, rights, sanctity of life, justice, utility, self-determination, dignity, solidarity, precaution, self-governance, and the role of society and community in medicine and health care.
All of these are approached in a uniquely analytical and structured way, combining the methodological strengths of medical law and philosophical ethics.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Argumentation,
- Bioethics,
- Medical jurisprudence,
- Moral philosophy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Legal Studies Health Sciences View 25 other Masters in Legal Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- a sample of written work demonstrating ability in the area of philosophical bioethics or medical law [2,000 - 5,000 words], and a brief outline of your proposed research topic [1-2 pages] View our research proposal guidelines
- A copy of your CV
- two academic references,
- official transcripts and certificates from your previous degree programmes,
- a 500-2,000 word provisional research proposal indicating the area you are interested in pursuing,
- and, for candidates for whom English is not their first language, a demonstrated proficiency in English, evidenced by an IELTS score of 7 or equivalent, with a minimum writing score of 7, or equivalent. The certification must have been awarded in the two years prior to entry.
Tuition Fee
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International
19500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19500 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
Various funding opportunities are available to students applying for the three year PhD degree course. In addition to submitting the relevant scholarship application(s), applicants must submit the PhD application by mid-March at the latest.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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