The LLM in 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.
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).
Our vibrant international community and diverse teaching methods enrich the LLM experience at the University of Bristol. You will engage with course materials and benefit from regular, in-depth interaction with tutors who are leaders in their fields, as well as with your peers, through a blend of lectures, seminars, bespoke skills workshops and structured independent learning.
Our wide range of optional units reflect the expertise of our globally renowned academics, allowing you to further specialise your degree. As part of this programme, you will take four units and undertake a dissertation project.
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent 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 is required for Health Care or Health Science subjects.
The personal statement must address the following questions (200 words max per question):
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.
We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, or if your subject is not listed above, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .
Apply via our online application system. For further information, please see the guidance for how to apply on our webpages.
Overseas applicants: 12 August 2027. Home applicants: 9 September 2027.