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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Palliative and End of Life Care

London South Bank University
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,600Per Year (Intl)
£10,868Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgCert Palliative and End of Life Care at London South Bank University. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is jointly delivered by London South Bank University and Saint Francis Hospice and has been designed to enable health and social care professionals to enhance care provided to patients and families facing physical, psychosocial and spiritual issues associated with life-limiting illness. It is based on the core competencies in palliative care identified by the European Association for Palliative Care. It is also congruent with core competences and principles for health and social care professionals working with adults at the end of life and aligns with DH and HEE priorities for w... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Palliative Care
Pain Management and Symptom Control
Psychosocial and Spiritual Care
Communication and Shared Decision Making
Loss
Grief and Bereavement Support
Caring for the Family and Carers
Research Methods in Palliative Care
Professional Practice and Service Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Level Requirements Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications 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 exp

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,600

Home Student Fee

£10,868

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
15%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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