London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Palliative and End of Life Care in London United Kingdom | London South Bank University
London South Bank University
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
11,267
(c. USD15,076.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program is collaboratively offered by London South Bank University and Saint Francis Hospice, tailored to help healthcare and social service professionals improve their care for patients and families dealing with physical, psychological, and spiritual challenges during serious illness.
The curriculum follows the European Association for Palliative Care's core competency framework. It aligns with essential skills and guidelines for professionals supporting adults nearing life's end, while also meeting UK Department of Health and Health Education England's workforce development goals in palliative and end-of-life care. Emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, the program brings together diverse healthcare professionals for shared learning, guided by a multidisciplinary faculty using a Blended Learning Approach that strongly connects academic concepts with real-world application.
Students enjoy flexible study options, choosing between full-time or part-time enrollment. The program also provides elective modules from the CPPD portfolio to accommodate individual career goals and learning preferences.
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Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
In order to be considered for entry to the course applicants will be required to have the following qualifications and experience:
A degree in nursing, medicine or dentistry, or a degree in life sciences or social sciences with a classification of 2:2 or above from a UK or an overseas university. However, applicants with significant clinical experience at a senior level with evidence of a minimum 80 undergraduate degree level credits (at least 15 credits of which has been completed within the past 2 years) will also be considered
Applicants must be registered with a recognised professional body as appropriate
Full-time and international applicants must demonstrate that they have had at least 6 months work experience in a relevant setting prior to their enrolment on the course.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the university as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, institutions in Canada, Australia, USA, etc.
Or Possession of IELTS score of at least 6.5 across all four domains or its equivalent for students whose first language is not English
IELTS - 6.5 (with no component below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Overall score - 90 (Reading - 18, Listening - 17, Writing - 17, Speaking 20)
A degree in nursing, medicine or dentistry, or a degree in life sciences or social sciences with a classification of 2:2 or above from a UK or an overseas university. However, applicants with significant clinical experience at a senior level with evidence of a minimum 80 undergraduate degree level credits (at least 15 credits of which has been completed within the past 2 years) will also be considered
Applicants must be registered with a recognised professional body as appropriate
Full-time and international applicants must demonstrate that they have had at least 6 months work experience in a relevant setting prior to their enrolment on the course.
For students whose first language is not English, one of the following is also required:
A first degree from a UK university or an overseas institution recognised by the university as providing adequate evidence of proficiency in the English language, for example, institutions in Canada, Australia, USA, etc.
Or Possession of IELTS score of at least 6.5 across all four domains or its equivalent for students whose first language is not English
IELTS - 6.5 (with no component below 5.5)
TOEFL iBT - Overall score - 90 (Reading - 18, Listening - 17, Writing - 17, Speaking 20)
Tuition
GBP
11,267