Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care

Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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Sheffield Hallam University

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,150 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Supportive, Palliative and End of Life Care

About

Course summary

Increase your knowledge and clinical practice skills.
Develop as a generalist or specialist practitioner in your clinical setting.
Understanding the key factors impacting end-of-life decision making.
Become an autonomous practitioner – improving your research, leadership skills and ability to implement service developments.

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.

Enrich your practice in supportive, palliative and end of life care with this versatile and flexible postgraduate distance learning course.

Disciplines

Radiotherapy and oncology

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification which is recognised in the UK in a related health care subject. Examples of a first degree in a relevant subject include Nursing, Therapeutic Radiography or Physiotherapy etc.

Other formally certified qualifications

Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Applicants will be considered on other relevant evidence which may include for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application. Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.

Level of English language capability

If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each skill area.

Relevant work or work-related experience

Applicants must usually have 12 months full time (or equivalent part time) experience and normally be working in a professional role in a related field of health and wellbeing and must have contact with palliative care patients.

Applicants will need access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound IT skills.

Career

Future careers

We support your potential to progress your career – either in your current organisation or with a new employer. With our advice, you can pursue areas of specialist interest and take modules to help you develop your future career.

Graduates from this course gain the skills and knowledge to work in senior nursing, allied health and other specialist supportive, palliative and end-of-life care roles, including

information and support radiography
hospice nurse management
lead nurse or nurse consultancy
clinical specialist practice, such as therapy radiography, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, or speech and language therapy – working in supportive and palliative care