Interdisciplinary Palliative Care

MSc in Interdisciplinary Palliative Care

Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Palliative Care

Postgraduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Palliative Care

Palliative care is concerned with the achievement of the best quality of life for patients and their families. Palliative care often includes the management of pain and the provision of psychological, social and spiritual support.

The course is grounded in leading palliative care practice and supported by academic and clinical staff with high levels of expertise. It develops practitioners towards mastering their practice and effectively supporting patients and their families in any setting. The course is offered as an interdisciplinary provision for health and social care professionals working in all areas of the health and social care sector.

A key part of the course is critical reflection on clinical practice and on issues pertinent to palliative care. This encourages practitioners to share their knowledge and skills at an advanced level. It will develop awareness of the interdisciplinary approach central to palliative care.

Health professional students may choose a route which is clinically focused and includes attaining a Non-Medical Prescribing qualification recognised by their professional, statutory or regulatory body.

Key facts

Interdisciplinary programme for health and social care, suitable for medical practitioners, nurses, allied health professionals and social workers. Specific
modules may also be of interest to the clergy
Gain exposure to leading theory and practice in the field of palliative care
Gain an additional qualification recordable with the relevant professional body in Non-Medical Prescribing
Provides a solid grounding in health care research methods for those wishing to complete the Masters degree
The University has close links with hospitals and hospices around the region

Course duration

Part-time:
MSc: 3-5 years
Postgraduate Diploma:
2-3 years
Postgraduate Certificate:
1 year
Location: Wrexham
Start month: September

Career opportunities

The course is designed to enhance your personal and professional knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary palliative care. The full Masters programme will prepare you to undertake Doctoral level study. It will enhance your research expertise, and it’s the ideal platform to develop your skills of evaluation and synthesis towards originality in thinking.

Course modules

Clinical Route

Palliative Care: Symptom Management
Ethics of Decision-Making in Palliative Care
Psychosocial Support in Palliative Care
Holistic Care Management in Palliative Care
Independent Prescribing for Nurses and Pharmacists or Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Mentoring and Empowering
Leadership and Professional Issues
Policy and Practice in Advancing Health Promotion
Narratives: Theory and Method
Negotiated Module in Interdisciplinary Palliative Care
Dissertation

Non-Clinical Route

Ethics of Decision-making in Palliative Care
Psychosocial Support in Palliative Care
Mentoring and Empowering
Leadership and Professional Issues
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Policy and Practice in Advancing Health Promotion
Narratives: Theory and Method
Negotiated Module in Interdisciplinary Palliative Care
Dissertation

Entry requirements

You will need to hold a degree in a health subject or similar area; or a non-graduate qualification in a health subject or similar area which the University deems as satisfactory for postgraduate study. If you are a non-graduate you might also be admitted on to the course provided you’re practising in health or social care and you have held, for a minimum of two years, a responsible position which is relevant to the scheme to be pursued. Irrespective of entry qualifications, you need to show the interview panel that you’re able to produce academic work to the standard needed to complete the course successfully.

Assessment

Written critical reflection, case study and critical analysis of a videotaped scenario. Examinations are required in prescribing modules.

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