Master Of Health And Medical Law

The University of Melbourne

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Qualification

1 Year

Course duration

2/28/2026

Start Date

US$33826

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The Master of Health and Medical Law (MHlth&MedLaw) gives legal practitioners, doctors, health professionals and administrators the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates and the flexible structure makes it ideal for working professionals looking to immerse themselves in the study of health and medical law. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, you’ll gain advanced understanding of a range of legal and ethical issues relating to the field of health and medical law. As a student in the Master of Health and Medical Law, you’ll develop an advanced 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

For international students

A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, or equivalent or A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience. English language requirements: IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50 Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.

1 Year - Full time

Fee

A$51,328.00 (US$ 33,826) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

2/28/2026

Address

Parkville Campus, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Melbourne, Australia

About

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.

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