Course summary
The MSc in Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice programme is aimed at health and social care professionals, policy makers or researchers interested in the development, delivery and evaluation of care that facilitates best practice in palliative care and long-term conditions. Applicants must have previous training in a health or social care profession (e.g. graduates of Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work or other allied health and social care professions), in a science applied to human or organisational behaviour or have equivalent professional experience. Please note: The programme is delivered 100% online.
Modules
https://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/pgcert-pgdip-msc-in-palliative-care-implementing-best-practice#modules
Assessment method
The programme is delivered 100% online using our Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This online delivery will enable you to study flexibly, although students should endeavour to take part in the online group discussion sessions held weekly for approximately one hour between 10am and 1pm (GMT). We deliver our teaching and learning online through: Lectures Small group seminars (tutor-led and student-led) Q&A seminars with tutors and external experts One-to-one tutorials Feedback and support from tutors and other students, particularly through discussion boards that build on questions identified in lectures and which are related to students' professional practice Self-directed learning Formative and summative feedback Assessments The modules are assessed using a range of approaches, please see each module for details. Formative assessments include group presentations, written briefs, and poster presentations. Summative assessments include essays, poster presentations, protocols, oral presentations, and exams. Students studying for the Masters will also undertake a 15,000 word dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have previous training in a health or social care profession (e.g. graduates of medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or social work or other allied health and social care professions), in a science applied to human or organisational behaviour (e.g. graduates of psychology or sociology) or have equivalent professional experience. Applicants must have a 2.1 degree or equivalent. All applications will be subject to successful completion of an online interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £4480 | Year 1 |
| International | £4480 | Year 1 |
| England | £4480 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4480 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4480 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4480 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4480 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4480 | Year 1 |
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
The fee per stage is £4,480 (stage 1 - Certificate; stage 2 - Diploma; and stage 3 - Masters).
Fees listed are for 2025 entry; fees for subsequent years are subject to confirmation as fees are reviewed on an annual basis and may change.
Fees for individual modules taken as CPD available on request.
Provider information
Hull York Medical School
University of Hull
Hull
HU6 7RX