Palliative and End of Life Care

Master of Science

Sonraí an Chúrsa

Course Code	GA_SPELC_V09
Céim	9
Fad ama	2 years
Creidmheasanna	90
Modh Seachadta	Blended
Suímh campais	Mayo
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

Iarratas a dhéanamh

Forbhreathnú Cúrsa

In ATU Mayo our commitment to postgraduate palliative care education is founded on the intention of advancing the quality of life of people and their families experiencing life threatening illness, through continuing education of professionals employed in or wishing to advance their career in this area.

Our suite of postgraduate palliative and end of life education programmes consist of three strands (Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Science) that provide for educational training and education for professionals at ATU-Mayo. This suite of programmes was developed in consultation with clinical experts in palliative and end of life care both nationally and internationally. We provide a flexible learning environment.

Since first launched in 2019, this programme has proved extremely popular with practitioners and service providers and has been fully subscribed each year. Our programme team continually strive to maintain a practice-based approach incorporating current research and professional development requirements in our teaching and learning.

Funding opportunity: The Irish Hospice Foundation offer a Scholarship for Professionals Working in End-of-Life or Bereavement Care. Deadline: 31st May 2025. Visit the Irish Hospice Foundation website for more information.

Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine

Students can expect to allow for 6 hours of study per week.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

In the Postgraduate Diploma phase, most modules are assessed through a broad range of coursework formats. Students also develop a research proposal or an evidence synthesis protocol. In the Master of Health Science in Nursing Studies programme, students undertake a systematic evidence synthesis or a primary research study under supervision.

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

Attendance is required at the Mayo Campus for workshops over 1.5 days, 4 times in Semester 1 and 4 times in Semester 2. Year 2 is fully online research supervision.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.

Studying online has been a unique and rewarding experience. One of the most helpful aspects was the flexibility it offered. I have progressed from RGN to CNS by gaining successfully the educational requirements to do so from ATU. ATU has allowed me to become aware and develop invaluable qualities such as hard work, reliability and exceptional communication, planning and organisational skills and clinical expertise, for that I am forever grateful.
Margaret Kelly , Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Réamheolaire Iarchéime Online, Flexible and Professional Development Prospectus

Riachtanais Iontrála

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for undertaking this programme are:
Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional qualification.
A minimum of one year’s experience in delivering a palliative care approach within practice within the last two years.
Be employed for the duration of the course in an area where the principles of palliative care are operationalized. An example of such may be; Acute Hospitals, community hospitals, care homes, private practice, hospice, private sector health provision and community health centres.
Applicants other than nurses, must be employed in a practice area which allows interaction with patients who have palliative/end of life care needs and, where appropriate, be registered with their respective professional body.

For Registered Nurses Only

An additional checklist needs to be completed by the applicant’s Director of Nursing.

This checklist relates to mentoring support within the practice placement module and organisation support for the applicant.

Click here for the Certificate/PG Dip/Masters in Palliative and End of Life Care checklist.

It is an essential requirement that this checklist is completed.

Táillí

Total Fees EU: €7,200

Funding opportunity: The Irish Hospice Foundation offer a Scholarship for Professionals Working in End-of-Life or Bereavement Care. Deadline: 31st May 2025

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Gairmeacha

Having completed this programme graduates will have developed enhanced contextual, cultural and professional insights into palliative and end of life care and will be equipped with a set of skills that will have a direct impact in the services offered to persons and families in need of palliative and end of life care in your work area. These roles vary across the spectrum of health and social care. Graduates of this programme will advance their career prospects in terms of promotion eligibility and post-graduate training. This may be in areas of management, practice development and/or specialist clinical areas such as palliative care.On completion of the programme, registered nurses who meet the criteria may be eligible to apply for clinical nurse specialist in palliative care.

Further Information

Cé Ba Chóir Iarratas a Dhéanamh?

This is programme designed for professionals working in areas that cater for people in palliative and/or end of life care. This includes doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, counsellors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, managers and healthcare assistants.