Overview

This Palliative Care programme at University College Cork aims to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to provide high-quality care to people with palliative care needs and their families. Course content includes practical information on holistic symptom assessment and management, a strong focus on communication, leadership, ethical approaches and interdisciplinary teamwork, decision-making and care planning, translation of evidence to clinical practice, and reflection on legislative, policy and societal influences on palliative care across health and social care settings. The impact and benefit of palliative care for patients with both cancer and non-cancer diagnoses is also included.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

The three-year programme includes a Clinical Practicum in Palliative Care module, where you can experience palliative care across a range of settings and services, enhancing your appreciation of interdisciplinary team-working in the provision of palliative care for patients with cancer and non-cancer diagnoses. This module is taken as part of the postgraduate Diploma.

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Programme Structure

Modules

Psychosocial and Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care

Effective Communication in Healthcare

Pharmacotherapeutics in Palliative Care

Care of the Dying Patient , Grief and Bereavement

Qualitative Research in Public Health

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Closing Date

Open until all places have been filled or no later than 30 June. Early application is advised.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

30 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences View 106 other Masters in Health Sciences in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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General requirements

Applicants for the PG Cert must have a Primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or equivalent qualification in an appropriate healthcare profession* to be approved by the programme team.

In some circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements, by virtue of their training and experience may, at the discretion of the programme team, be deemed suitable for entry to the programme. Such candidates may be requested to undergo an interview.

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

3500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3500 EUR per year during 9 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

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Credits

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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Cork

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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