The MA Medical Ethics and Law at Keele University is designed for those seeking to critically engage with the complex moral and legal challenges at the heart of modern healthcare. You will explore foundational ethical theories, delve into key principles of medical law, and analyse contentious issues surrounding life, death, and the human body. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are a healthcare professional, policymaker, or recent graduate aiming to deepen your understanding of bioethics, consent, capacity, and justice within healthcare systems. You will develop the analytical skills to navigate these intricate areas with confidence and clarity.
This full-time, on-campus MA is studied over one year, featuring intensive teaching blocks that allow for focused academic engagement. You will delve into modules such as Moral Theory and Medical Ethics, Principles of Medical Law, and Life, Death and the Human Body, alongside Healthcare, Justice and Society. A significant component of your study will be the independent research and writing of a 15,000 to 20,000-word dissertation, allowing you to explore a specific area of interest under expert supervision. You will graduate with advanced analytical and research skills, prepared for roles in healthcare policy, ethics committees, legal practice, or further academic study.