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Palliative Care (Person-Centred Practice) - MSc

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2.5 years

Course summary

A wide variety of graduates and health professionals currently work with people with palliative care needs. This course will allow you select modules that are of particular interest and will allow you to develop your career in the broader field of palliative care.

This course is available to study fully online and has September and January start dates. The part-time delivery of this course will enable you to progress your studies alongside your employment. The course is part of our Person-Centred Practice Framework.

Why QMU?

Suitable for a range of practitioners: Modules on this course will be of interest to a range of health and social care practitioners and you will benefit by learning alongside people working in different areas/roles.

Contemporary, creative and interactive learning approaches: The learning environment will generate an ethos of engagement where students can explore and challenge theories, practices and different sources of knowledge creatively in an atmosphere of high challenge and high support.

Delivered in partnership: The course is delivered in partnership with St Columbas Hospice Care, offering access to experienced specialist palliative care practitioner input and resources.

Staff expertise and support: You will be taught by a team of academic staff based in both St Columbas Hospice Care and QMU. The academic team pride themselves in supporting learners throughout their programme.

Our reputation: We have a reputation at QMU for innovative curriculum design, being supportive and responsive to learners and extensive online resources.

Relevance: Our conceptualization of person-centredness is consistent with the WHO Framework of 鈥榩eople-centred healthcare.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 3,272per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Queen Margaret University Drive, Musselburgh, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU, Scotland

QMU is a safe, friendly and compact university with an accessible and welcoming campus. Attractive student accommodation is located on campus.
It's just 6 minutes by train from the centre of Edinburgh, home of the famous International Festival. Many European cities are just a short flight away.
With a great reputation for the quality of learning, teaching, and research, QMU offers comprehensive student support, which includes career advice for life.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    42nd out of 82 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    136 65%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    29th

    17

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