University of Bristol 2022 MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law

The Department of Population Health offers an MSc by Research. The programme is one year full time and two years part time. Students with an interest in Ethics in Medicine can register for this degree and complete a project in Bioethics (this may include a legal component), supervised by the Centre for Ethics in Medicine.

Projects should be designed to answer a clear normative question. The project can include an empirical component if it is achievable within the time frame. 

There is no taught component in the degree but in house training will be provided where necessary by the Centre for Ethics in Medicine. 

Depending on qualifications already obtained and the nature of the project to be undertaken, students may receive additional training on:  

• Research methods in bioethics
• Health care ethics theory
• Health care law

Some of these sessions will involve participation in existing programmes, including the BSc in Bioethics. Additional training is provided through research seminars and supervisor meetings.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bristol
• MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law
• Aim and Benefits of MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law
• Requirements for MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Bristol

Before the University of Bristol, there was University College, Bristol University College, Bristol existed from 1876 to 1909 and was the precursor to the University of Bristol. Its history can be traced back to the efforts of John Percival, headmaster of Clifton College, to press for the establishment of such an institution. In 1872, Percival wrote to the Oxford colleges observing that the provinces lacked a university culture. The following year he produced a pamphlet called 'The Connection of the Universities and the Great Towns', which was well received by Benjamin Jowett, Master of ... continue reading

MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law

Aim and Benefits of MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law

Successful applicants will be provided with:

• Funding to cover their MSc-R tuition fees (approx. £4,500 for one year, full-time study)
• A student stipend (£16,000)
• Research expenses e.g. to cover data collection, transcription and/or travel/conferences

Requirements for MSc in Healthcare Ethics and Law Qualification

The most competitive candidates will be those with a first-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a subject relevant to the proposed research. However, the minimum requirements to note are:

• Candidates will have at least an upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent).
• Applicants may come from any pertinent discipline, although projects must fall within the topic area (below) and include an ethical and/or legal dimension related to healthcare.
• If English is not your first language, please note that you will need to meet the English Language requirement of Profile B. This will be scrutinised at the second stage of application by the admission team 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There is a two-stage application process, first to allocate the available funding and second to secure an offer to study.

Stage one is an application for the Wellcome Trust MSc-R funding. If successful, you will be issued with a letter stating our intention to provide you with funding if you are accepted onto the MSc-R programme. Stage two is an application (which will be supported by us) for a place on the MSc-R programme. Candidates must be successful at both stages in order to undertake the Wellcome Trust funded MSc-R.

Prior to Application Candidates are welcome to make contact with colleagues in the Centre for Ethics in Medicine ([email protected]) to check their eligibility to apply and/or the suitability of their proposed project. Please note that we will not be providing feedback on draft applications prior to or during the first stage of the process. However, at the conclusion of the first stage, the candidate(s) offered funding will be supported to develop their application for a place on the MSc-R programme.