Palliative Care

University of South Wales
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 5 Years MedicineHealth

About this course

The course addresses the complex challenges end-of-life care creates for societies and health professionals are complex, including a range of ethical, social, professional and cultural issues that need careful analysis. It is a text-based, distance-learning course designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills you require to promote, lead and drive high quality care for the palliative patient and their families in their care setting. Your studies will centre on current philosophies that underpin palliative care, bringing together a range of clinical and academic experts from this field.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
2223 Speech and language therapists
2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
3213 Medical and dental technicians
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Pontypridd
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Health