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Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information. Course summary:

  • Increase your knowledge and clinical practice skills.
  • Develop as a generalist or specialist practitioner in your clinical setting.
  • Understanding the key factors impacting end-of-life decision-making.
  • Become an autonomous practitioner – improving your research, leadership skills and ability to implement service developments.
On this course you'll study flexibly around your existing commitments in practice – applying the knowledge you gain to your role. You'll work collaboratively in researching management strategies for end-of-life care, while studying independently towards a deeper understanding of care. For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Radiotherapy-and-oncology/MSc-Supportive-Palliative-and-End-of-Life-Care/Distance-learning


Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification which is recognised in the UK in a related health care subject. Examples of a first degree in a relevant subject include Nursing, Therapeutic Radiography or Physiotherapy etc. Other formally certified qualifications Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Applicants will be considered on other relevant evidence which may include for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application. Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study. Relevant work or work-related experience Applicants must usually have 12 months full time (or equivalent part time) experience and normally be working in a professional role in a related field of health and wellbeing and must have contact with palliative care patients. Applicants will need access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound IT skills.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each skill area.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Radiotherapy-and-oncology/MSc-Supportive-Palliative-and-End-of-Life-Care/Distance-learning/


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS