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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Palliative Care

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the PhD Palliative Care provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year part-time structure. Why Lancaster? - Learn from world-leading academics in palliative care from our International Observatory on End-of-Life Care - Study and research as part of a friendly and welcoming community - Learn and conduct research flexibly and remotely, wherever you are in the world - Join a supportive network of like-minded students globally This PhD has been carefully designed by Lancaster University’s world-leading experts in palliative care to offer you a deep understanding of different aspects of palliative care to those working in the hospice sector, palliative and end-of-life care... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Why Lancaster?
A comprehensive education in palliative care research
How will I learn?
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

78%Working
15%Work & Study
61%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
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  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Palliative Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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