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Health and Technology Law

Are you interested in how law shapes healthcare systems and regulates rapidly evolving technologies? Do you want to understand how legal frameworks respond to innovation in medicine, digital health and biotechnology? Then the Health and Technology Law master's programme is the ideal choice.

How is healthcare regulated at national, European and international level? What legal questions arise from the use of AI, data and digital technologies in healthcare? How can law ensure access to healthcare while protecting privacy, safety and equality? During this programme, you will explore the intersection between health law and technology law in a rapidly changing society.

✓ Gain in-depth knowledge of both health law and technology law
✓ Analyse legal challenges in healthcare regulation and technological innovation
✓ Explore how law operates across international, European and domestic levels

This unique LLM combines two highly relevant and fast-developing legal fields. You will learn how to address legal questions within each domain, as well as complex issues at their intersection, such as the impact of digital health technologies on patient rights and healthcare equality.

From patient–doctor relationships to the regulation of pharmaceuticals, AI and digital health tools, you will develop the skills to navigate complex and multi-layered legal frameworks.

Please visit Faculty of Law webpages for full information on the programme here.

This is a selective LLM. Please see Faculty of Law webpages for admission and selection requirements and application instructions.

Facts & Figures
Degree
LLM in Public International Law
Course type
Master
Duration
12 months (60 EC)
Croho code
60856
Language of instruction
English
Start
September
Faculty
Law
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Why study this programme in Groningen?

The Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen is home to two specialised research bodies from which the LLM Health and Technology Law gains its expertise.

✓ Unique interdisciplinary focus: combine expertise in health law and technology law to address legal challenges in modern healthcare systems.

✓ Strong research environment: benefit from teaching linked to leading research centres, including the Groningen Centre for Health Law and the Security, Technology and e-Privacy (STeP) Research Group.

✓ Cutting-edge legal topics: explore issues such as AI in healthcare, digital health regulation, medical ethics and data protection.

✓ Multi-level legal perspective: work with legal frameworks at international, European and national level.

✓ Career-oriented training: prepare for roles in healthcare regulation, technology governance, policy-making and legal practice in highly specialized sectors.

Please visit the webpages of our LLM programmes for full information on the programme .

Programme

The programme offers a combination of health law courses, technology law courses and courses where health and technology law link.

You can find the entire schedule of courses and the build-up of the programme on this page , including the description of all courses taught in the LLM Health and Technology Law.
Semesters
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Health Law in Context (6 EC)
International Human Rights Law (6 EC)
Seminar: Health and Technology in the 21st Century (6 EC)
International Health Law (6 EC)
Lab: Regulating Digital Health (6 EC)
Data Driven Innovation (6 EC)
Law in Practice (6 EC)
Master's thesis (12 EC)
The Law of Sustainable Technology (6 EC)

Study load

40 hours of class and self-study per week on average

Study abroad

  • Study abroad is optional

All master students can go for a semester abroad, albeit extracurricularly.

You can extend your programme by one semester and join one of our partners abroad . For more information, please check this page .

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/

knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge of public international law
language test

You can find the English language proficiency requirements, and situations where exemption may be considered, here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements

Transfer options

Transferring from...

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
Lawall

Via a pre-master

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

If you have completed a Law degree at a University of Applied Science, this LLM is available to you after having completed a pre-LLM. You can find more information on this page: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants

Rechtsgeleerdheidall

Additional requirements

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

You will have to go through the admission and selection procedure and meet the requirements. You can find more information on these criteria and how to apply on this page: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants

Study programmeOrganizationTransition
International and European LawUniversity of Groningen

Additional requirements

More information:

Make sure to apply in Studielink in time and then contact LLM rug.nl to confirm your application. You can find more information on https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants.
International Relations and International OrganizationUniversity of Groningen

Via a pre-master

Additional requirements:
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:
Liberal Arts and SciencesUniversity of Groningen

Additional requirements

Additional requirements:
  • additional subject
  • grade average
  • (motivation-) letter
More information:

You might be allowed direct admission into this LLM if you have taken a special track within the UCG. For more information, please check https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/dutch-qualification-applicants

Registration procedure

In addition to meeting the admission and selection requirements , students need to upload the necessary documents to complete their application.


Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.

Please check the admission and selection requirements for this LLM before applying. This will allow you to have all necessary documentation available when applying and uploading your documents.


Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202701 September 2027
EU/EEA students01 May 202701 September 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202701 September 2027

Admission requirements

Specific requirementsMore information
previous education

You can find the previous education requirements here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/

knowledge minimum

Basic knowledge of public international law
language test

You can find the English language proficiency requirements, and situations where exemption may be considered, here: https://www.rug.nl/rechten/education/international-programmes/llm/application/admission-requirements

Registration procedure

In addition to meeting the admission and selection requirements , students need to upload the necessary documents to complete their application.


Selection procedure

This is a selective LLM. Please make sure to have uploaded all your documents before 1 May.

Please check the admission and selection requirements for this LLM before applying. This will allow you to have all necessary documentation available when applying and uploading your documents.


Application deadlines

Type of studentDeadlineStart course
Dutch students01 May 202701 September 2027
EU/EEA students01 May 202701 September 2027
non-EU/EEA students01 May 202701 September 2027

Tuition fees

NationalityYearFeeProgramme form
EU/EEA2026-2027€ 2694full-time
non-EU/EEA2026-2027€ 22200full-time

Practical information for:

Dutch studentsInternational students

After your studies

Graduates of the LLM in Health and Technology Law are well prepared for careers in which law, healthcare and technology intersect. The programme equips you with specialised legal expertise that is increasingly in demand as healthcare systems become more digital, data-driven and technology-dependent.

You will be able to work on complex regulatory and legal challenges in areas such as healthcare governance, digital health innovation, data protection and emerging medical technologies.

Job prospects

Graduates typically find positions in a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, government, technology and legal practice. The programme prepares you for both national and international career paths.

The Faculty conducts an alumni survey regularly in which we check where the alumni of our programmes are currently working. If you are interested in the results, please check this page . It also gives you some information about the general job prospects of this LLM programme.

Job examples

  • Health law advisor
  • Data protection officer (health sector)
  • Policy advisor on health or digital regulation
  • Legal counsel in healthcare or tech companies
  • Compliance officer
  • Medical technology regulatory specialist
  • EU policy officer on health or digital innovation
  • Researcher or lecturer in health/technology law
  • PhD candidate

Research

Research

The Faculty of Law conducts research in very many fields of law.

Almost all teaching staff have an appointment to both teach and do research. The Faculty's research is organised into several research programmes. In addition to this, the Faculty houses several Centres of Expertise.

All Faculty researchers are linked to or more of these programmes and/or centres and as a result, students will always hear the latest information with regard to academic research done in the area of their LLM.

For the LLM Health and Technology Law, the Groningen Centre for Health Law and the Security, Technology & e-privacy Research Group are of particular interest.

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Study associations

DSLA

Decentralized Student Association (DSLA) is an association focused on curating and fostering the education and futures of students interested in Technology Law.
DSLA aims to connect law, computing science, and artificial intelligence students, therefore giving DSLA a cross-faculty element. DSLA is an internationally friendly association, and has a number of exciting tech-based events all year round including day excursions around the Netherlands, international trips, moot courts, pub quizzes, debates, monthly socials for our members, and more.
https://www.dslagroningen.org/

European Law Student's Association Groningen

ELSA Groningen is a Netherlands-based local group of the world's largest law student association. Serving more than 300 Dutch and international members, we help law students better integrate into our faculty and professionally develop into future lawyers or integrate into different legal pathways.
https://www.elsagroningen.org

Nexus

Nexus Student Association Groningen is the student association (studievereniging) for the LLB programme in International and European Law and related master programmes.
These programmes mainly consist of international students and, therefore, Nexus is very internationally orientated. Besides organizing activities to integrate internationals into Dutch culture, such as a political debate with local parties in English, Nexus also aims to provide members with the chance to obtain a social network, participate in the organization of guest lectures or informal activities, attend debating trainings, trips and workshops, all in a multicultural environment.
https://www.nexusstudentassociation.com/
Student profile

We are looking for students with a law background, who are motivated to engage critically with both health law and technology law. Our students are typically:

  • motivated to learn about both health law and technology law and the intersection of these two fields of law
  • able to do independent work and research as well as cooperate in groups
  • active and committed to developing personal and professional skills
  • ready and able to discuss with both their peers and their lecturers
  • well-prepared and thus are able to reflect on what is discussed during classes
  • in possession of an inquiring mind
  • capable of seeing more than the obvious, who can think out of the box, see the wider context of issues
  • socially committed
Study support

To support you while studying, the Faculty ensures that the schedule is feasible, that mentors, lecturers, and the study advisers provide active study supervision, that exams are marked quickly and that lecturers and the study advisers are readily contactable.

The Faculty will offer a (compulsory) introduction session with all new students of the Faculty's English-taught programmes and induction sessions for you and your programme members. These are led by the study advisers.

The study advisers are available for all matters that might occur and will hinder your studying. These can be personal issues, unexpected circumstances, but also when you need some help in planning or time management. The study advisers will contact you every once in a while, but you are also more than welcome to join them during their office hours or to ask your question through email. If it looks like you will incur study delay, please contact the study adviser yourself. The study adviser can help you with your planning, and also advise you confidentially about study problems and/or personal problems.

If you are interested in making your social network at the start of your programme a bit bigger, the Faculty has a programme set up for this as well: the Buddy Network Law .

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