Palliative Care – (M.Sc.)

Contents

The course is modular and can only be studied on a part-time basis. To ensure flexibility it has
been designed so that you can exit with:
- An MSc (8 modules and the work-based dissertation)
- A PgDip (8 modules)
- A PgCert (4 modules)

Course Covers

Core modules:
- Shadows and horizons: developing palliative care practice
- Developing advanced communication skills in palliative care
- Supporting the patient and family in palliative care: a team approach
If you have a clinical role you will also be required to do one of the symptom control modules:
- Working with people with complex pain and symptoms
or
- An integrated approach to breathlessness in palliative care
For the PgDip and MSc you are required to do at least one core research module and there are elective modules on practice, management and education themes. The final four modules of the MSc consist of a work-based dissertation, which enables you to gain academic credit for planning, implementing and evaluating a significant, evidence-based development in the work place that contributes to advancing palliative care practice.

Teaching and Assessment

The teaching and learning approaches used encourage independent and participative learning. Assessment methods include critical commentary and reflection on practice, case study analysis, poster presentation, portfolio and self- and lecturer assessment of taped interviews.