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(LLM614.4) Regulating the present, planning the future

How does the system regulate the contemporary, but also plan for future developments?

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  • Duration

    3 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

Examine the regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as how regulatory frameworks plan for future developments.

This is the fourth course of LLM614 Health Law. To join this course and program, please apply for a degree in Health Administration, Policy and Leadership.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the safety regulation of drugs and medical devices
  • Critically discuss some of the legal challenges presenting by upcoming medical developments
  • Describe the issue of the right to health in terms of the cost of new techologies

Who is the course for?

Those enrolled in postgraduate studies at Murdoch University.

Who developed the course?

Murdoch University

Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia.

  • Established

    1973
  • Location

    Perth, Western Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 410Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020

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