Course Summary
This is a multi-disciplinary programme which develops and enhances the knowledge, skills, and competencies of health and social care professionals who come into contact with patients who have palliative and end-of-life care needs.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
These vary depending on the course and are detailed online.
Applicants must hold a primary degree, or equivalent, or demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.
In addition to the above, applicants should normally have:
a. successfully completed an undergraduate research module (or equivalent learning)
b. an appropriate qualification relevant to the programme; health professionals must hold UK Registration
c. current experience with patients relevant to the palliative care programme;
and
d. provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language this course requires a minimum English level of IELTS (academic) 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent.
Visit ulster.ac.uk/englishrequirements for more details.
For full entry requirements please see "Course Web Page" below.
Application Details
Your Application
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink").
Start Date: September 2024
Fees
Application is through the University's online application system (see "Application Weblink" below).
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Successful completion of the programme would enable individuals to advance within their chosen field of palliative and end of life care. It would also be helpful for those seeking to develop their existing professional practice and to take on leadership roles.