Overview

The Medical Ethics and Palliative Care programme from Keele University students develop the ability to think systematically and critically about the moral and legal issues encountered by healthcare professionals, managers and policymakers in this field. Ideal for working professionals or recent graduates with interests in palliative care, the programme comprises four taught modules plus a dissertation on a topic chosen by the student. Teaching takes place in short, intensive blocks to facilitate combining study with full-time work, and the course may be studied flexibly over one, two or five years.

Career opportunities:

This course provides a fascinating opportunity to explore the ethical dilemmas facing palliative care professionals on a daily basis, drawing on the latest research and real-life issues making the headlines.

In addition to the specialist knowledge you’ll gain, you’ll develop a range of essential transferable skills in analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and communications. This can broaden your career options in a wide variety of roles in medical, legal and ethical fields, ranging from clinical or medical practice to policy-making, teaching or research.

Positions may include:

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Barrister
Chaplain
Consultant
Doctor

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Life, Death and the Human Body
Moral Theory and Medical Ethics
Medical Law
Ethical Issues in Care of the Dying
Policy, Resource and Research Ethics in Palliative Care
Medical Ethics and Law Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Keele, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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87

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MA in Medical Ethics and Palliative Care is open to graduates with a first or second class honours degree (or foreign equivalent) in a relevant subject, or appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK, part-time: £7,100 for first year, £3,100 for second year

Living costs

Keele

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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