Awarded by Keele University, a UK university internationally recognised for excellence in health sciences.
MA Medical Ethics and Law
MEDICAL LAW
REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME
Degree from a Top UK University
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Delivered in Greece by Metropolitan College
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Metropolitan College is the leading transnational education provider in Europe and one of the largest globally.
Interdisciplinary programme
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The programme offers comprehensive specialisation by integrating three core academic pillars: Medicine, Bioethics, and Law.
Practice-oriented approach
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Focus on practical application of theory with analysis of real-life medical and legal cases.
Multiple career prospects
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Graduates can pursue careers in hospitals, ethics committees, public institutions, legal firms, and research centres, in Greece and abroad.
Flexible Study format
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Block-based delivery, ideal for professionals or students living outside Athens.
Academic Support by Leading Experts
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Personalised dissertation supervision by academics with specialised expertise in Public Health
Focus on contemporary issues
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Medical negligence, patient rights, health policy, and technological innovation in medicine.
UNIVERSITY
DURATION (Years)
1 (FT), 2 (PT)
LANGUAGE
gr (access to selected materials in English)
The MA Medical Ethics and Law at Metropolitan College equips today’s professionals to become tomorrow’s leaders in healthcare ethics and policy. With a strong emphasis on applied knowledge, the programme offers a rare and increasingly necessary combination of medical ethics and law, with international relevance and practical content.
The MA Medical Ethics and Law offers a modern, interdisciplinary approach to the ethical and legal challenges arising within healthcare systems. It integrates law with clinical practice, bioethics, and philosophy, placing particular focus on key issues such as medical negligence, patient rights, informed consent, technological innovation, euthanasia, and equitable access to healthcare.
The programme content is fully contextualised for the Greek healthcare landscape, drawing on real-life cases and practices from both Greece and abroad.
Upon successful completion, graduates are awarded the Master of Arts degree by Keele University—one of the UK’s leading institutions, with a longstanding tradition in medical ethics education since 1987.
MODULES
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- Moral Theory and Medical Ethics
- Principles of Medical Law
- Life, Death and the Human Body
- Healthcare, Justice and Society
- Medical Ethics and Law Dissertation
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the programme will be prepared for roles in:
- Bioethics and medical ethics committees.
- Hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Legal and consulting firms specialising in health law.
- Public health organisations and policymaking bodies.
- Research institutes and academic institutions.
The degree also serves as a strong professional credential for those seeking leadership positions in Greece or internationally.
Whether you aim to advance within healthcare institutions or pivot toward a legal or policy-focused career path, this programme equips you to lead with confidence and credibility.
The programme, also, provides a solid theoretical and research foundation for further doctoral-level study (PhD) in Greece or abroad. Graduates are well-prepared to join international research networks, apply for scholarships, and develop their academic profile.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Enrollment Documents
Application documents include:
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Law, Biological Sciences, or Social/Humanities disciplines, awarded by a recognised institution in Greece or abroad.
- Letters of recommendation.
- National ID or passport.
- Additional academic qualifications (if applicable).
- Metropolitan College application form.
All applications are complemented by a personal interview to assess suitability.
Applicants with relevant professional experience or demonstrable interest in medical ethics or law are also considered.
