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Instituto Superior De Estudios Psicológicos ISEP
Master in Psycho-oncology and Palliative Care
- Online Spain
Master degree
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
Spanish
The Master's Degree in Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care responds to the needs of health professionals to have theoretical and practical tools to improve the care of patients and their families. The program delves in depth, firstly, into the subdiscipline of oncology from the psychological perspective; and secondly, into palliative care.
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Master's Degree in Palliative Care
- Madrid, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Spanish
With the Master's Degree in Palliative Care, participants will acquire the specific knowledge to offer patients with terminal illness, and their families, comprehensive, continuous and individualized care, in physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects, promoting autonomy and respecting the dignity of the patient.
University of Colorado, Denver
Palliative Care (MS)
- Denver, USA
MSc
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Science in Palliative Care program is designed to prepare health professionals to provide comprehensive care focused on improving quality of life for patients facing serious illnesses. T...
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University of York
MSc in Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice
- York, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Palliative Care: Implementing Best Practice is designed to help healthcare professionals develop the skills needed to deliver high-quality, person-centered palliative care. The program cove...
Queen Margaret University
MSc Palliative Care (Person-Centred Practice)
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
MSc
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MSc in Palliative Care with Person-Centred Practice is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver compassionate and tailored care to those facing serious illness. T...
International University of Catalonia
Máster Universitario en Cuidados Paliativos y Necesidades de Soporte
- Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
City University Of New York
Master in Thanatology
- New York, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master in Thanatology program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of death, dying, and bereavement. It covers key topics like end-of-life care, grief counseling, ethical issues, a...
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Palliative Care degree programs at the Master’s level focus on providing holistic support to individuals with serious illnesses. This field emphasizes the importance of compassionate care, enabling students to positively impact patients’ quality of life.
Through specialized courses like pain management, symptom control, and communication skills training, students gain insight into complex medical and ethical issues. They learn to assess individual needs and develop comprehensive care plans that address physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The environment fosters independence and empathy as students engage with diverse perspectives on end-of-life care.
Students also explore interdisciplinary collaboration, working alongside healthcare professionals to create integrative treatment approaches. By mastering competencies such as delivering bad news sensitively and advocating for patient-centered care, graduates prepare for meaningful roles in healthcare settings. Career outcomes often include positions in hospitals, hospice services, or specialized clinics, where they advocate for patients facing serious health challenges.