Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law (GDipHlth&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.
Designed for
Lawyers in the medico-legal area and to doctors and other health professionals and administrators
Structure
Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction or any prior legal studies or experience are also expected to complete the two-day preliminary subject Australian Legal Process and Legal Institutions.
Subjects
- Comparative health law
- Health law and emerging technologies
- Health Law and Human Rights
- International Health Law
- Medical Ethics
- Medical litigation regulation of health practitioners
Standard entry requirements
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) at honours standard or equivalent leading to admission to legal practice or a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $22,656 International: $23,328 | Yes |
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