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Master of Laws in Healthcare and Medical Law

Taylor's University

Influence the development of legal and ethical issues in healthcare through this master of law at a university ranked Top 1% globally for employer reputation.

Level

master

Duration

1.5 years (Full Time)

Location

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tuition Fee

MYR 55,480 (Local, Without Bridging Module) / MYR 60,948 (Local, With Bridging Module) / USD 18,512 (International, Without Bridging Module) / USD 19,954 (International, With Bridging Module) — total

Intake

February, April, June, September and November

Program Overview

Our competitive Master of Laws (Healthcare and Medical Law) programme at the School of Law and Governance is designed for graduates who are seeking to develop in-depth knowledge or advance their professional expertise in the practice of Healthcare and Medical Law.

This specialised programme dives into advanced legal frameworks relating to medical practice, healthcare regulations and policies, medical ethics, medical negligence, informed consent, confidentiality, and other critical areas. You'll be equipped to address legal challenges in healthcare services, navigate the impact of new technologies on healthcare practices, and understand the regulations that govern the health professions.

Whether you aspire to practise healthcare law, pursue a career in healthcare administration, or influence health policy and reform, this programme provides you with the expertise and qualifications to excel in the field.

Key Modules

  • 1Research Methods I
  • 2Research Methods II
  • 3Medical Negligence
  • 4Research Project
  • 51 Elective Module
  • 6Note:
  • 7List of Elective Modules
  • 8Healthcare Regulations and Policies
  • 9Rights of the Patients: Birth to Death
  • 10Informed Consent and Confidentiality
  • 11Medical Ethics
  • 12Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the Law
  • 13Law on Genetic Manipulation
  • 14Digital Health, New Medical Technologies and the Law
  • 15Fundamental Aspects of Medical Litigation
  • 16Criminal Liability for Healthcare Providers
  • 17Artificial Intelligence, Technology and the Law
  • 18E-Commerce Law
  • 19Assessment
  • 20Class Discussion
  • 21Case Study
  • 22Drafting Policy
  • 23Opinion Writing
  • 24Presentation
  • 25Negotiation Skills
  • 26Reflective Portfolio
  • 27Report Writing
  • 28Proposal
  • 29Dr. Sia Chin Chin, Programme Director
  • 30VIEW ALL LECTURERS
  • 31Harcharan Singh
  • 32Lai Mun Onn
  • 33Marini Arumugam
  • 34Suzanna Hadi
  • 35Dr. Tamara Joan Duraisingam
  • 36SHOW ALL

Entry Requirements

  • Fulfilling one of the requirements listed below:
  • 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
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • 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.
  • 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.

Career Prospects

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

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