This programme is for professionals caring for patients with life-threatening or incurable illness. Students will expand, enhance and develop their knowledge through reviewing a broad range of published literature related to Palliative Care. There is a focus on non-malignant disease, frailty and multi-morbidity to reflect the changing patient demographic. Students will further develop their skills in critical analysis of core concepts along with symptom control, leadership, communication and holistic care. Students expertise will be enhanced by projects that will take place in their own clinical environment. This part-time online programme will support graduates in becoming clinical and academic leaders in the field of Palliative Care with a qualification from a world top 100 university.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

Emphasis on learning embedded in clinical practice

Areas covered include symptom-control, communication skills, patient-centred care, leadership and effectiveness.

Taught by a team of clinicians with a wide range of clinical and educational experience, delivered as an online distance learning programme.

Delivered by experts in the field of palliative care using a multi-modal teaching approach which includes lectures, seminars, and online forums.

Tailored for students to reflect on implementing knowledge and skills in their own workplace in the UK or internationally.

Assessments are geared to acquiring work, academic and leadership skills and confidence to help students grow in their roles.

Why study online?

Flexible learning can be done at any time to fit in with other commitments. Speak to us about flexible learning options.

Most communication is via discussion boards or Microsoft Teams so you can reply at a time that suits you, fitting in with time zones and work commitments.

We record live sessions in case you cant make it.

Your learning can be accessed on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone via the internet. Find out more about the remote resources available at Glasgow Anywhere.

We provide software to assist you, such as Office 365.

Your MVLS Digital Education Team provides support with technology issues by email or video chat.

Flexible payment options are available. You don't have to pay everything upfront.

Be part of a global community of learners.

Connect with your fellow students and tutors through our virtual learning environment where you will have access to a multitude of learning resources.

You do not need to have experience of studying online, you will be guided on how to access and use all of our online resources.

Access Library e-resources remotely at any time. This includes an extensive catalogue of e-books and journals, searchable from the Library homepage.

Career prospects
The programme forms a strong basis for a career in palliative care for nursing, medicine or allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) by following the major learning themes for the above specialist areas.

It also will become part of the essential requirements for Band 7 and above specialists in palliative care.

For medical candidates, the convenors of the programme will ensure the programme reflects GMC credentialing and will provide an academic underpinning for trainees in palliative care and a foundation for those seeking to further their skills in research, leadership and quality improvement.