14 Palliative Care Degree Programs

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.

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.

Caring for the terminally ill and the elderly is an emotional, complex, challenging and rewarding profession. The job requires trained, compassionate caregivers to handle the situation with grace and sensitivity. This caregiving course explains how to supply quality care to those who are suffering in the grip of illness or are approaching the end of their lives. We also show you how to provide support and comfort to worried and grieving families.

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...

The Palliative Care Certificate program provides a-focused approach to understanding and delivering care for patients facing serious illnesses. It covers core topics like pain management, symptom cont...

Studying palliative care nursing with ACN will provide you with the principles of palliative care nursing to improve your knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidence-based palliative care. The aim is to encourage the professional and ethical understanding of clinical practice development to improve patient outcomes.

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...

The PhD in Palliative Care is designed for those interested in advancing knowledge and practice in the field. It offers a flexible research program that allows students to explore a wide range of topi...

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...

The Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care Nursing is designed to help registered nurses develop specialized skills in caring for people with life-limiting illnesses. The program focuses on understan...

This course provides the opportunity to develop an understanding of different perspectives of death and the impact it has on individuals. It covers the aims and principles of end of life care, communication factors and how to access a range of support services in end of life care.

The qualification is ideal for anyone already working in or intending to work in the healthcare or social care sector. It will provide you with knowledge and understanding of end of life care to support your role.

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...