LLM Health, Law and Society

The LLM Health, Law, and Society is a distinctive master's programme that goes beyond traditional healthcare and medical law studies, examining health law, medical law, and ethics across societal and governmental sectors. The programme has pioneered legal education, offering in-depth study of wide-ranging issues in relation to: Health inequalities Governance, public and global health law Mental health law Law and the body, including reproductive justice. This programme is suited for those seeking careers in health law or medical law, regulation and policy, NGO work and research. You will develop crucial analytical, communication, and research skills valued by top employers. Our programmes are well respected by leading law firms, with Bristol ranking within the top UK universities for employer reputation for law and legal studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). The University of Bristol is ranked 54th in the world and 9th in the UK for Law (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026). We support the development of your legal research and writing skills throughout the course, from pre-arrival preparation and targeted support in Terms 1 and 2, to workshops and one-to-one sessions over the summer as you work on your dissertation. Choosing a postgraduate law degree from the University of Bristol, ranked third in the UK for legal research excellence (THE analysis of REF 2021), means engaging in a rigorous, research-rich curriculum that will make you stand out to employers.

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in Law or a related discipline (such as History, Philosophy, Policy Studies, Politics, Sociology). Degrees in Health Care or Health Science subjects (such as Dentistry, Health Care Administration, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health) will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A personal statement and reference are required for Health Care or Health Science subjects.The personal statement must address the following questions (200 words max per question):What are your motivations for studying on this programme?How has your previous study and/or work experience prepared you for this programme?What do you hope to achieve by completing study on this programme?We will also consider your application if your subject is not listed above, if you have at least one of the following:evidence of significant academic or paid professional experience (at least 12 months) in fields including, but not limited to: Law, Policy, Healthcare, Health administration/government, Health advocacy (including reproductive rights, disability rights) or Legal/Policy research.a relevant postgraduate qualification.