都柏林大学 · 姑息治疗理学硕士 硕士

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care or equivalent (NQAI Level 9)

Documents Required

Academic Transcripts including date and grading of Degree award (non UCD only)

Nurse applicants must provide copy of current registration and Pin with An Bord Altranais

Other healthcare professionals must provide copy of registration with a recognised professional body

Copy of Birth Certificate or Personal Pages of Passport (non UCD only)

Professional Reference Form

Evidence of proficiency in English language (applicants whose first language is not English)

To create an interdisciplinary learning environment in which students are encouraged to critically reflect on, evaluate and implement where possible, evidence-based practice to the enhancement of palliative care practice, research, and policy To develop academic and clinical leaders who embody the values, principles and philosophy of palliative care for the future progression of contemporary health care in Ireland To promote innovation in inter-disciplinary learning, translation of theory into practice and enhancement of palliative care for patients, their families, the wider healthcare team and society. This is a one (academic) year programme, broken down into three trimesters. Assessments are varied (assignments and completion of a Dissertation). Strong working relationship between UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems and clinical partners in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross A long history of producing high quality graduates (over 200 to date) many of whom are now working in CNS/Clinical/Educational Facilitator and CNM roles Clinical and university-based lecturers (multidisciplinary teaching team) with national and international expertise from clinical, research and educational perspectives Modularised programme with some modules being taught using a blended approach Clinical Placements in a variety of palliative care settings which enable students to learn from leading experts in oncology Extensive use of IT in supporting the teaching environment of the programme Access to excellent facilities for lectures Flexibility to pursue the programme over a longer period of time Access to applicants who have not had the opportunity to pursue third level education before (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning) The Master of Science Palliative Care will enhance your research knowledge and skills in the context of palliative care. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.