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.
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.
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**New for 2010 only. For students where teaching in New Zealand may be a more convenient option: There are plans to deliver the residential teaching block of years 1 and 2 of the Diplomas in Auckland in September 2010 undertaken in conjunction with the University of Auckland |
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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 2010 |
Closing date for Diploma & MSc applications |
1st September 2010 |
Study programme commences for new entrants to all courses |
13th and 14th September 2010 |
Year 1 residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
15th and 16th September 2010 |
Year 2 residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
20th - 25th September 2010 |
MSc residential study block in Cardiff 5 days |
24th – 27th September 2010 |
Year 1 and 2 (combined) residential study block in |
24th – 26th September 2010 |
Short Course teaching in New Zealand 3 days |
(TBC) February 2011 |
Additional MSc residential study block in Cardiff 2 days |
May / June 2011 |
Diploma written examination |
