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Palliative Care PhD

  • For entry: 2013
  • Duration: Part time 4 Year(s)
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Course Overview

The PhD in Palliative Care provides opportunities for people working in palliative, hospice and end of life care, in the UK and internationally, to undertake advanced study. The aim is to create leaders in palliative care, promote the development of advanced knowledge and practice, develop critical understanding of policy and practice, and enhance scholarship and research skills.

The specialist taught modules focus on the policy and practice of palliative care nationally and globally.

Key Information

Director of Studies: Dr Sarah Brearley
Duration: 48?84 months part-time
Entry Requirements: An upper second class honours degree, in an appropriate subject, and relevant work experience
IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent
Assessment: Combination of taught modules, original research and thesis
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/

Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.

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