Master in Medical Law and Ethics

• Understanding the Legal Framework: Graduates will have an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in health and medical law, including the legal principles governing the relationship between medical practitioners and patients.
• Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas: Students will be able to analyze, critically reflect on, and synthesize complex information regarding contemporary ethical and theoretical issues in a medical context.
• Assessing Medico-legal Risks: The program aims to equip students with the skills to assess and manage medico-legal risks in healthcare practice effectively.
• Developing Research Skills: Students will develop advanced competencies in legal research and analysis, enabling them to plan, develop, and execute substantial research projects and dissertations.
• Providing Legal Advice: Graduates should be capable of providing concise, expert legal advice related to medical litigation and other health law matters to various parties.
• Enhancing Communication Skills: The curriculum aims to develop strong communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Professional Ethics: A key outcome is ensuring adherence to the rules of ethics, trustworthiness, integrity, and honesty when practicing in medico-legal fields.
• Problem Solving: The program emphasizes developing well-developed problem-solving abilities and applying theoretical information to practical applications and real-life cases.

Bachelor’s with Good GPA, English score 5 IELTS or equivalent.

Major Requirement – 33 Credit Hours

Compulsory Courses – 24 Credit Hours

A0417117 – Legal Protection of Medical Personal Data – 3 Credit Hours
A0417218 – Criminal Liability in the Context of Medical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
A0417901 – Research Methods – 3 Credit Hours
A0417306 – Arbitration and Resolution of Medical Disputes – 3 Credit Hours
A0417115 – Studies in Medical Insurance Contracts – 3 Credit Hours
A0417118 – Civil Liability in the Context of Medical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
A0417116 – Civil Liability in the Context of Medical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
A0417802 – Work Ethics in Research and Medical Practice – 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses – 9 Credit Hours

A0417307 – Studies in Intellectual Property Law in the Medical Field – 3 Credit Hours
A0417219 – Legal Studies in Forensic Medicine – 3 Credit Hours
A0417703 – Contemporary Medical Issues in Light of Islamic Sharia – 3 Credit Hours
A0417119 – The General Theory of Contracts in the Context of Medical Practice – 3 Credit Hours
A0417505 – Legislation on Exceptional Circumstances during Pandemics and Epidemics – 3 Credit Hours
A0417603 – Protection of Medical Objects in International Humanitarian Law – 3 Credit Hours
A0417803 – Studies in Mental and Psychological Health – 3 Credit Hours