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| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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The Academic Unit of Palliative Medicine within the Division of Oncology runs this modular MSc in Palliative Medicine. The aim of the programme is to enable you to pursue in-depth study of aspects of palliative medicine, to analyse critically the evidence base of current practice as it applies to your work environment, and to acquire the skills to enhance your teaching and pursue clinical research in palliative care.
The programme aims to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the palliative care of patients with advanced incurable malignant and non-malignant disease.
Contents
The MSc is part-time and runs for two years, with one entry point every two years (Autumn term). There are six core modules and five optional modules. You are required to undertake all of the core modules, and two of the optional modules. Each module consists of a taught component together with guided private study, and each module has a formal assignment. You are also required to undertake a personal research project.
Core units
* Oncology
* Pain Management in Advanced Disease
* Symptom Control in Advanced Disease
* Communications Skills
* Loss and Bereavement
* Medicine, Law and Ethics
Optional units
In addition, you must select two of the following optional units:
* Medicine and Surgery
* Research Methods
* Management
* Teaching and Presentation Skills
* Opioid Pharmacology
You must obtain 180 credits for the award of the MSc. Completion of each of the core and optional modules results in 15 credits, whilst completion of the research project results in 60 credits. Each of the core and optional modules will require up to 100 hours of study (including the taught component).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Entry requirements
An approved medical or dental qualification with a minimum of three years experience since graduation and a current appointment within palliative medicine or a relevant discipline. Proficiency in English.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 7.0. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
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