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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Courses include:
- 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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Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Non-EU Closing Date: Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised.
Language
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Campus Location
- Cork, Ireland
Disciplines
Medicine Health Sciences View 60 other Masters in Medicine in IrelandExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6900 EUR / year≈ 6900 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals3400 EUR / year≈ 3400 EUR / year
Living costs
Cork
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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