
Palliative and End of Life Care - PgCert / PgDip/ MSc
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is jointly delivered by London South Bank University and Saint Francis Hospice and has been designed to enable health and social care professionals to enhance care provided to patients and families facing physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues associated with life-limiting illness. It is based on the core competencies in palliative care identified by the European Association for Palliative Care. It is also congruent with core competences and principles for health and social care professionals working with adults at the end of life and aligns with DH and HEE priorities for workforce development in palliative and end of life care.
It reflects the multi-professional nature of palliative care and health and social care professionals are given the opportunity to learn together; therefore, student learning is facilitated by a multi-professional teaching team using a Blended Learning Approach with a particular emphasis on linking theory to practice. The course offers flexibility where students can choose to undertake the course on full time or part time basis. In addition, the course offers a choice of module from the CPPD portfolio to suits student’s personal and professional needs.
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Key highlights
- Jointly delivered with Saint Francis Hospice
- Based on European Association for Palliative Care core competencies
- Aligns with DH and HEE palliative care workforce priorities
- Multi-professional teaching team with health and social care peers
- Blended learning with strong emphasis on linking theory to practice
- Choice of optional module from the CPPD portfolio
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- Additional condition: work_experience — …international applicants must demonstrate that they have had at least 6 months work experience in a relevant setting prior to their enrolment on the course.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Hospice Nurse
- End of Life Care Facilitator
- Palliative Care Social Worker
- Community Palliative Care Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,855 per year | International: £6,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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