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Medical Law (MML)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I apply?

To apply for a taught masters, you will need the following:

  • Register for an account for the online application, here.
  • Transcripts (in English) of all post-school education
  • Copies of all qualifications/certificates
  • Evidence of English Language proficiency, if English is not your first language
  • Two references, on headed note paper

You can download a full guide on how to apply here.

 

What are the entry requirements for the School of Law's postgraduate programmes?

Taught Masters (LLM & MRes)

  • A good first degree in Law. Upper second class (2:1) or equivalent.
  • OR a good first degree in which 50% of the credits are in law
  • Where law has not been studied for the first degree, we may consider professional examinations and relevant work experience.

Masters in Medical Law (MML)

  • A good honours degree: first or second class (2:2 upwards) or equivalent.
  • OR an approved equivalent qualification from a higher education institution recognised by the Senate
  • A medical degree is treated as equivalent to the Honours Degree for this purpose.
  • Applicants with other qualifications should contact Ms Sarah Elliston: Sarah.Elliston@glasgow.ac.uk

What are the foreign language requirements for the School of Law's postgraduate programmes?

Taught Masters (LLM & MRes)

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. Once admitted, students may be required to take a language class as part of their programme.

  • IELTS 6.5 (with no subtest less than 6.5)
  • TOEFL 580
  • iBT TOEFL 92 (with no subtest lower than 22 and 23 in speaking)
  • Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - B minimum

Masters in Medical Law (MML)

  • IELTS 7.5 (with no subtest less than 7.0)

What are the fees for the postgraduate programmes?

For information on all University fees, please click here.

For further help with all financial matters, including how to pay fees and setting up a bank account, please click here.

All Full-Time Taught Masters Study (except the MML)

Home and EU Students: £4,750
International Students (non-EU): £13,500

Masters in Medical Law Fees

Years 1 and 2
Home and EU Students: £4,00
International Students (non-EU): £4,500

Year 3 (dissertation)
All students: £1,000

University of Glasgow Graduates Discount

A 10% discount on all fees is available to Glasgow graduates.

Does the University or School offer any scholarships?

School of Law EEA Scholarship

The School of Law offers a £2,500 reduction on the overseas fees charged to applicants from the EEA who are non-EU nationals, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree. This amount will automatically be deducted from the fees students need to pay when they register.

Special Scholarship for Swiss Nationals

The School of Law offers a 10% discount on the overseas fees charged to applicants from Switzerland, who come to the University of Glasgow to study for an LLM degree. This amount will automatically be deducted from the fees students need to pay when they register.

Thomessen Scholarships

  • Worth NOK 30,000
  • Available to students studying at the Universities of Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø
  • Allows a student to complete the International Competition Law and Policy LLM at the University of Glasgow
  • The scholarship is paid at the commencement of the University year each autumn
  • The applicant must have accepted an offer to study at Glasgow.
  • Up to two scholarships are available each year.
  • To apply, send an application with a CV and statement of academic results to HR Consultant, Anne Bogen, by email at: anb@thommessen.no

Other Scholarships

For information on other scholarships available, please click here.

What is the academic calendar at the School of Law? When do exams take place?

The academic calendar for session 2012/13 is available here.

One year of a full-time taught masters will generally take the following structure:

  • Semester 1: Teaching (September - December 2012)
  • Semester 2: Teaching (January - March 2013)
  • Semester 2: Exams (April - May 2013)
  • Summer: Dissertation (June - August 2013)
  • Graduation:  November - December 2013