UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA
Master of Health Law
Master's · Taught in en · UCAS MAHEALAW1000
At a glance
12 mo
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- 16thRanked globally for Law
- 80%Units offered on intensive basis
- 60%Units taught by practitioners and international visitors
- 1 yearFull-time duration
The Master of Health Law (MHL) is a flexible, specialist postgraduate qualification that delves into the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding healthcare and health services. It is designed for both legal and non-legal professionals seeking to deepen their understanding or advance their careers in this field. The program equips students with the ability to identify, analyse, and develop solutions for legal, ethical, and policy challenges within the health sector. Students from diverse backgrounds, including practising lawyers, health professionals, administrators, and government officers, benefit from the program's comprehensive curriculum. You will explore areas such as healthcare law, the impact of new technologies, regulation of health professions, public health law, and global health governance. The University of Sydney's Law School is highly regarded globally, offering students access to leading expertise and a strong academic environment.
Curriculum
The Master of Health Law focuses on a wide range of legal and ethical issues in healthcare and its governance. The curriculum covers core and elective units, exploring diverse topics and requiring 48 credit points for completion. Students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction may need to complete a foundational unit.
- Year 1
- Legal Reasoning and the Common Law SystemLAWS6252
Careers
The Master of Health Law is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers seeking career advancement or professional development in the health law field. Graduates can pursue roles related to the legal aspects of healthcare provision, new medical technologies, health professional regulation, and public health.
- Lawyer specializing in health law
- Health professional
- Health administrator
- Government officer
- Health advocate
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeA credit average (65 percent) from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent, plus evidence of two years of relevant professional experience.
Students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete LAWS6252 Legal Reasoning and the Common Law System prior to or concurrently with other law units.
Fees
Tuition (international)Full-fee paying
Tuition (home)Commonwealth supported places available
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This course is not available to student visa holders.
How to apply
1. Submit ApplicationApply online via the University of Sydney's student portal.
Accreditation
Seminars, courses, and units of study may meet Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for members of the Law Society of New South Wales or the New South Wales Bar Association.