Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care

On this course you'll study flexibly around your existing commitments in practice – applying the knowledge you gain to your role. You'll work collaboratively in researching management strategies for end-of-life care, while studying independently towards a deeper understanding of care.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

This course offers the adaptability to study and work effectively. With the support of supervisors, academics and staff, you'll work towards a deeper understanding of your field.

You'll consider how to better treat, support and care for patients and their families – as well as how to evaluate practice from a philosophical/ethical perspective, and how to support decision making at end of life. Topics include collaborative working, symptom management, loss, grief and bereavement, and research methods for practice.

You learn through

Applied learning

Live projects

The learning, teaching and assessment strategies on the course reflect current practice in interprofessional working in supportive and palliative care – promoting a collaborative approach. Various professionals contribute to the teaching on the course, from a range of backgrounds and clinical settings.

Work placements

You'll apply your learning to your clinical workplace, gaining an expert understanding of palliative and end-of-life care and its aims. Your day-to-day practice experience will help you adopt a holistic approach to symptom management – allowing you to focus on psychological, spiritual and social support for the patient and their family.