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PostgraduateMSc

Palliative Care

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MSc Palliative Care provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Scholarship opportunity now available with the Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Scheme (CSSS). 2 awards available to support students from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study the Palliative Care programme at King's College London. To find out more please visit: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy/funding/commonwealth-shared-scholarship-scheme-csss Our Palliative Care programme will give you the skills to critically appraise research and evidence on palliative care, conduct high quality research, improve clinical practice and develop services across the world. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Palliative Care Principles and Practice
Research Methods in Palliative Care
Evidence Appraisal and Critical Analysis
Advanced Symptom Management
Psychosocial and Spiritual Care
Service Development and Policy
Palliative Care in Complex Conditions
Research Project and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOverviewBurdett Fellows Scholarship and PG Cert Palliative Care Studentships for UK Hospice Staff 2026-27 available, see Fees section for more information.The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King's is a world-leading centre for applied and allied healthcare, clinical research and education. Our focus is on training the healthcare leaders of the future, with a strong commitment to providing post-qualification programmes of the highest quality. This is a m

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline. Distance Learning (Full-time/Part-time) – MSc Only The final application deadline is on 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK tim

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Palliative Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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