MSc Palliative Care at King's College London

Palliative care is about improving the quality of life of people with life-limiting illness and their families. Explore the clinical, social, psychosocial and ethical issues around caring for people with palliative care needs alongside experts at the Cicely Saunders Institute, in partnership with St. Christopher’s Hospice.

Faculty: Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care  |  Department: Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation  |  Duration: MSc: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time); PG Dip: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time); PG Cert: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time / distance learning  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert will develop your competence and confidence in caring for adults and children with advanced disease and supporting their families. The programme enables participants to develop the skills to critically evaluate evidence on the effectiveness, appropriateness and acceptability of existing interventions and services, both medical and psychosocial. You’ll be taught by a wide range of people including academics and clinical and global leaders in palliative care.

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