MA Healthcare Ethics and Law (online) / Application and selection

Year of entry: 2026

How to apply

Apply online .

The deadline for applications for Sep '26 is 7 September 2026.

Advice to applicants

To speed up the application process, please submit the following documents with your online application form:

1. Copies of official degree certificates and transcripts of your previous study, showing the subjects taken and grades obtained. If these documents are in languages other than English, please provide official translations in addition to your official certificates and transcripts.

2. English language score report (if applicable) or alternative evidence to demonstrate your English language competency.*

*If you are not from or did not graduate from a majority English speaking country , we will also require proof of your English language ability. If you have already taken an English language qualification, please include your certificate with your application. We may be willing to consider your application without this document, but if we choose to make you an offer, the conditions will include IELTS (or equivalent qualification).

In some cases, we may ask you to provide your full CV or a personal statement. We will let you know if these are required once we have reviewed your application. If we need any additional information or documents, our Admissions team ( worldwideapplications@manchester.ac.uk ) will contact you directly

PGCert applicants : Applicants without a first degree may be accepted onto a PG Certificate course upon demonstrating the following attributes and skills:

Attributes:

  • Professional competence in the 'caring' professions or legal or paralegal professions
  • Commitment to and interest in the subject area

Skills:

  • Academic writing
  • Critical analysis
  • Broad understanding of the impact of ethical and legal issues in healthcare

In some cases, we may require evidence of the listed skills.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.