Wherever you are in the world, you can now gain qualifications from a centre of academic and clinical excellence
Welcome to the online programme in palliative care education delivered from Cardiff University in the UK.
This internationally renowned programme has been successfully operating since 1989. It has evolved from the original Diploma in Palliative Medicine that was provided by the former University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff. In 2004, UWCM merged with Cardiff University.
The currently available programmes lead to postgraduate qualifications in Palliative Medicine and Palliative Care. They have been specifically designed for the varying needs of busy practitioners working in differing clinical settings across the globe. In recognition of paediatric palliative medicine becoming a sub-specialty, paediatric palliative care is now fully integrated throughout the diploma course. The course is able to offer a brief overview of paediatric palliative care for generalists with an interest or more in depth study for those who specialise in paediatric palliative care.
There are 2 pathways available:
The Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine (open to doctors)
The Postgraduate Diploma/MSc in Palliative Care (open to non-medical healthcare professionals).
The 2 pathways overlap in many ways. The residential teaching for both diplomas is held as a multidisciplinary event and many of the modules are available to all students. Residential teaching is always held in Cardiff and is also held in India if there is sufficient demand.
 |
There are plans to deliver the residential teaching block of years 1 and 2 of the Diplomas in Auckland February 2012 - Dates to be confirmed. |
 |
There will also be the opportunity for healthcare professionals in New Zealand to attend 3 days of ‘face- to-face’ teaching as a stand alone Short Course in Palliative Medicine / Palliative Care. This Short Course carries 15 transferable credits and completes much of the residential teaching block of the Postgraduate Diploma.
The Postgraduate Diploma is structured over 2 years leading to a postgraduate qualification in its own right, or contributes academic credits towards the award of the MSc. The MSc qualification is gained through successful completion of a dissertation which is undertaken over 2 years.
Provisional Dates and Information for 2010 / 2011 academic session
31st May 2011 |
Closing date for Diploma & MSc applications |
1st September 2011 |
Study programme commences for new entrants to all courses |
12th - 14th September 2011 |
Year 1 residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
15th and 16th September 2011 |
Year 2 residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
19th – 23rd September 2011 |
MSc residential study block in Cardiff 5 days |
(TBC) February 2012 |
Year 1 and 2 (combined) residential study block in |
(TBC) |
Year 1 and 2 (combined) residential study block in Bangalore, India |
(TBC) proposed February 2012 |
Short Course teaching in New Zealand 3 days |
(TBC) proposed February 2012 |
Additional MSc residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
We are delighted to announce that for 2011 we have secured 15 Commonwealth scholarships for 2011 from the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. These scholarships will pay full fees for students in India and neighbouring countries to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma and MSc in Palliative Medicine. The scholarship award also facilitates a team of tutors delivering the residential component of the teaching in Bangalore, India. The remainder of the course is delivered through distance e-learning with the final examination being conducted in Bangalore.
Applications for the course and the Commonwealth Scholarship need to be made before the deadline of MAY 30th 2011.
Students will need to complete TWO electronic application forms ONE for each of the following
- The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission - http://www.cscuk.org.uk/apply/eas.asp
- Cardiff University - http://www.cf.ac.uk/regis/general/applyonline/index.html
All applications can be done on line – you will also need to have 2 supporting written references which can be faxed or scanned and uploaded.
The minimum requirement in English to be accepted for the course is a score of 6.5 in the IELTS test completed within the last 2 years.
Alternatively we may be able to accept verification from a professional referee regarding your English Language if you have previously completed professional qualifications in English and/or practice clinically using English. These references MUST contain information on your ability to read, write, speak and listen to English.
Where the course application form asks about funding, enter that you wish to be considered for a scholarship for full or part funding from the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.