Skip to main content
Search the University of Sydney website

Master of Health Law

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Health Law draw on interdisciplinary knowledge and in-depth understandings of the law as it applies to the healthcare sector. By articulating complex healthcare-related legal and ethical issues they pave the way for informed healthcare decisions, policy formation, and effective governance.

By completing the Master of Health Law, graduates will:

No. Learning outcome
1 Evaluate and apply comprehensive interdisciplinary knowledge in health law, adapting and contributing to changes in professional practice or scholarship..
2 Employ research principles and methods in health law, executing significant research based projects using specialised resources, tools, and strategies.
3 Exercise expert judgement in critically analysing complex legal issues related to healthcare practice and the governance of the health sector.
4 Integrate conceptual, technical, and creative skills to address and solve complex legal challenges in health care practice and the governance of the health sector.
5 Articulate detailed and persuasive conclusions about healthcare and legal issues using superior written and oral communication methods and present these to diverse audiences.
6 Exhibit personal autonomy and accountability in decision-making and actions.

Graduate Diploma in Health Law

Learning outcomes

By completing the Graduate Diploma in Health Law, graduates will:

No. Learning outcome
1 Evaluate interdisciplinary knowledge in health law and apply it effectively while adapting and contributing to advancements in professional practice or scholarship.
2 Utilise advanced research principles and methods in health law, culminating in the execution of significant research-based projects, leveraging specialised tools and strategies.
3 Critically analyse complex legal issues pertinent to healthcare practice and the governance of the health sector, integrating conceptual and technical skills to provide solutions.
4 Articulate objective or persuasive conclusions using advanced written and oral communication methods appropriate to diverse audiences.
5 Practice with a high degree of personal autonomy and accountability in decision-making and actions related to health law.