Study

There is an extensive suite of study options in health law and ethics at Melbourne Law School. These include subjects offered at the JD level, a world-class specialist Health and Medical Law Masters, and the opportunity for doctoral study.

In their studies at Melbourne Law School, students engage with cutting-edge issues in health law and ethics, taught by leaders in the field from Australia and overseas. The learning experience of students is enhanced by our deep connections with lawyers working in health law in private practice and health professionals from the public and private sectors.

Masters of Health and Medical Law
Graduate Diploma of Health and Medical Law

The is Health and Medical Law Specialisation in the Melbourne Law Masters open to lawyers and to health professionals and administrators (with no prior legal qualification).

Subjects which may be offered include:

• Gender and Health Law
• Law and Global Health
• Health Data Governance
• Health Law: Patient Safety and the Law
• Law and Emerging Health Technologies
• Medical Ethics
• Medical Litigation
• Mental Health and Disability Law
• Pandemic Law and Practice

For more details, please visit the degree page on the Melbourne Law Masters website.