Course Description
Master of Science in Palliative and End of Life Care
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.
| Training Provider | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Mayo) |
| Course Location | Castlebar, Mayo |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Start Date | September 2025 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Time | Part-time |
| Course Fee | 7200 |
| Entry Requirements | 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. |
| Career Path | 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. |
Course Provider
Atlantic Technological University (ATU Mayo)
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Atlantic Technological University (ATU Mayo)
Castlebar, Mayo
Republic of Ireland