Charles University

Overview

The Master’s programme in Specialised Law Studies – Health Law at Charles University is designed to cultivate advanced knowledge in healthcare regulation, patients’ rights, and the legal frameworks that govern healthcare providers and insurers. This course enables students to analyze and apply European and international legal standards to both domestic and cross-border health law cases.

What you'll study

Typical course content includes:

• Capital Market
• International Economic Law
• Private International Law and International Business Transactions
• European Contract and Tort Law
• Corporate Law
• Antitrust Law

Health law-related learning outcomes (integrated throughout the curriculum):

• Applying European and international legal standards to healthcare-related disputes and regulatory challenges
• Analyzing patients’ rights and the legal obligations of healthcare providers
• Understanding cross-border legal issues impacting access to care and healthcare services
• Evaluating liability and compliance considerations in regulated healthcare environments

Assessment and final work: Details on assessments and final thesis requirements are currently not specified. Typically, Master’s programmes include a final thesis or capstone project—please verify the exact requirements for this programme.

Entry requirements

Career prospects

Graduates of the Specialised Law Studies – Health Law programme will be well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities within the legal and healthcare sectors. Potential career paths include roles in healthcare law firms, regulatory agencies, healthcare institutions, and international organizations focusing on health-related legal issues. The comprehensive training in both legal principles and healthcare regulation prepares graduates to navigate complex legal challenges in a rapidly evolving field.